Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Enjoy a flavorful twist on grilled chicken with our Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe—spicy, cheesy, and perfect for dinner tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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 to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each breast to melt.
- Let rest before serving; garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg