Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a delightful summer dish that combines tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde and topped with gooey pepper jack cheese. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy dinners, this flavorful recipe will impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, it promises to be the star of your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salsa verde, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Cook each side for about 6-7 minutes until grill marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- During the last minute of grilling, top each piece of chicken with sliced pepper jack cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 145mg