Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in zesty salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with gooey melted pepper jack cheese. This easy-to-make recipe guarantees a delightful culinary experience with every bite, making it a must-try for both seasoned chefs and beginners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and coat them with olive oil, salt, pepper, and salsa verde. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, top each breast with shredded pepper jack cheese and close the lid to allow it to melt.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg