Description
This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe is a delicious twist on grilled chicken, featuring a flavorful marinade and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine salsa verde, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl or zip-top bag. Add chicken breasts, coat well, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high, oil the grates, and grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top each breast with pepper jack cheese during the last minute to melt.
- Serve: Rest grilled chicken for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges and optional extras.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use hot salsa verde or add jalapeños.
- This chicken is versatile and can be used in tacos, wraps, or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
