Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is an irresistible dish that combines juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde, topped with creamy pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe promises a mouthwatering experience that will bring friends and family together. Enjoy the delightful balance of heat and freshness, making every bite a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, coat chicken breasts with salsa verde and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high and drizzle olive oil over grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook for about 6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add cheese: During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top each piece with shredded pepper jack cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 125mg