Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken. This dish features tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty salsa verde blend, infused with lime and cumin for a mouthwatering flavor profile. Topped with gooey pepper Jack cheese, it’s a delightful combination that will impress at summer barbecues or family dinners. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to pair with various sides, this recipe will become a go-to favorite for busy weeknights or meal prep. Enjoy it in wraps, salads, or on its own; this dish is sure to satisfy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each breast to melt.
- Remove from the grill and let rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg