Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings bold flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. Tender, marinated chicken breasts are infused with zesty salsa verde, cumin, and lime juice, creating a tantalizing flavor profile. Topped with melted pepper Jack cheese for an extra kick, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Whether served in tacos, over rice, or alongside a fresh salad, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ 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 (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
- In a large bowl, whisk together salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Grill for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast until melted.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg