Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines juicy grilled chicken breasts with a tangy salsa verde marinade and a creamy layer of melted pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or a quick weeknight meal, this dish offers an explosion of zesty flavors that are sure to impress. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying family dinner or an impressive dish for guests in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each breast to melt.
- Remove from the grill, let it rest for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg