Description
This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with gooey Pepper Jack cheese. A flavorful and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together salsa verde, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, pour the marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, oil the grates, grill chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add Cheese: In the last 1–2 minutes of grilling, place a slice of Pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast to melt.
- Serve: Remove from grill, let rest, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, serve with additional warmed salsa verde on the side.
- This chicken pairs well with rice, grilled vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
