Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that marries the smokiness of grilled chicken with the vibrant flavors of salsa verde. Each bite reveals juicy, tender chicken topped with creamy melted pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish will undoubtedly impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Coat each chicken breast in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high (375°F). Ensure grates are clean and lightly oiled.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Top each chicken piece with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg