Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack is a mouthwatering dish that effortlessly combines juicy, marinated chicken with the creamy, spicy goodness of melted pepper Jack cheese. This recipe features a vibrant salsa verde marinade that infuses each bite with zesty flavors, making it perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 bag, combine chicken, salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Top each piece of chicken with a slice of pepper Jack cheese and close the grill lid for about a minute to melt the cheese.
- Serve with optional garnishes like minced cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 120mg