Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts, zesty salsa verde, and creamy pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and promises to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors. Each bite offers a delightful balance of spice and creaminess that’s sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In the last minute of grilling, spoon salsa verde over the chicken and top with pepper jack cheese. Close the lid to melt the cheese.
- Remove from grill, let rest for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg