Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that elevates your grilled chicken game. The succulent chicken breasts are marinated in zesty salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with creamy pepper jack cheese. This recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners at home, providing a delightful combination of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (fresh or jarred)
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your grill by preheating it to medium-high heat (375°F or 190°C) and cleaning the grates.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast with this mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Top each grilled chicken breast with salsa verde and slices of pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid for about 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Pair with grilled veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg