Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a deliciously bold dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table, perfect for both casual dinners and festive gatherings. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in zesty salsa verde with a refreshing hint of lime and aromatic cumin, finished with melted pepper Jack cheese that adds a delightful creaminess. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this dish will surely impress your family and friends while making weeknight meals exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last minute of grilling, top each chicken breast with a slice of pepper Jack cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg