Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavor-packed delight that will leave your taste buds singing. This dish features juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde and topped with creamy pepper jack cheese, creating a mouthwatering experience for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a barbecue or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine salsa verde, lime juice, and olive oil to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, pour in the marinade, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- In the last minute of cooking, top each breast with pepper jack cheese and close the grill lid to melt.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with cilantro and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg