Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a deliciously zesty dish that makes any mealtime feel like a celebration. Juicy chicken breasts marinated in vibrant salsa verde and topped with melting pepper jack cheese create a flavor explosion that’s perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners. This easy recipe promises to delight your family and friends, leaving them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde (fresh or jarred)
- 8 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat each chicken breast in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- After flipping the chicken, generously spoon salsa verde on top and add pepper jack cheese slices. Close the grill lid until cheese is melted (about 1-2 minutes).
- Remove from grill, let rest briefly, slice, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg