Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken! This dish features tender, marinated chicken breasts infused with zesty salsa verde and topped with melty pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this recipe brings friends and family together for a delightful culinary experience. Prepare to impress with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 6 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
- 3 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F).
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- One minute before removing from the grill, place slices of pepper jack cheese on top of each chicken breast and close the lid to melt.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional salsa verde and fresh cilantro as garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg