Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
A cozy and flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in salsa verde and topped with melted pepper Jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese (or as desired)
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add in the thin-sliced chicken breasts, ensuring they’re well-coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Fire up your grill to medium-high heat, ensuring the grates are clean and oiled.
- Grill the Chicken: Shake off excess marinade and place chicken on the grill. Grill for about 5-7 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Add the Cheese: Once chicken is cooked, lay a slice of pepper Jack over each piece and close the grill lid for about 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For a fancier presentation, drizzle extra salsa verde over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, salsa verde, pepper jack cheese, comfort food, easy recipe