Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines juicy grilled chicken with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners, this recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and stunning presentation. Serve it alongside rice, tacos, or on its own for a delightful meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat the grill to medium-high (about 400°F/200°C).
- 3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 4. Top each piece with salsa verde and shredded pepper jack cheese during the final minutes of grilling, closing the lid until the cheese melts.
- 5. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg