Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that pairs juicy chicken breasts with zesty salsa verde and creamy Pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or family dinners, this recipe is simple yet impressive, delivering bold flavors in every bite. With a vibrant presentation and an easy preparation process, it?s sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least one hour in the fridge.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (400?F).
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165?F.
- Slather grilled chicken with salsa verde and top with shredded cheese. Close the grill lid until melted (about 1-2 minutes).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg