Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with vibrant salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers an explosion of flavors in every bite. The smoky grill adds depth while the cheese provides a delightful creaminess, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Serve it alongside grilled veggies or rice for a complete meal that your friends and family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese (sliced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag, add marinade, seal, and shake to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high. For charcoal grills, wait until coals are gray.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Melt the Cheese: Add slices of pepper jack cheese on top of each breast during the last five minutes of grilling; close lid to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from grill; top with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 120mg