Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken combines juicy chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde, topped with melty pepper jack cheese for a flavor explosion. This dish is perfect for summer barbecues or casual family dinners, guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant taste and aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, salsa verde, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the last two minutes of grilling, top with pepper jack cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like cilantro or swap pepper jack cheese for your favorite variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat at 350°F until warmed through.