Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack is a delightful dish that brings bold flavors to your table with minimal effort. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a zesty salsa verde, ensuring each bite is juicy and packed with taste. Topped with melted pepper jack cheese, this grilled chicken is an ideal choice for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners. It’s versatile enough to serve in tacos, salads, or alongside your favorite sides, making it a family favorite. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation steps, you can whip up this flavorful meal that’s bound to impress!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the chicken, salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on one side with the lid closed, then flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and place a slice of cheese on each chicken breast. Close the lid for about one minute until the cheese melts.
- Optionally garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of grilled chicken with cheese (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 110mg