Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack is a sensational dish that combines the zestiness of salsa verde with the creaminess of melted pepper jack cheese. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe showcases tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful salsa verde blend, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or lively weekend barbecues. With just 10 minutes on the grill, you can serve up a hearty and delightful dinner that will impress your family and guests alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a zip-top plastic bag, combine chicken, salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Lightly oil grill grates and preheat to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Cook chicken for about 5 minutes on one side with the lid closed. Flip and grill for another 4 minutes until cooked through.
- Melt the Cheese: Lower the heat to medium-low, place cheese slices on each chicken breast, close the lid for about 1 minute until melted.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg