Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavorful and vibrant dish that will impress at your next barbecue or weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in zesty salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with melted pepper jack cheese for a delightful kick. Finished with fresh cilantro, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, and garlic powder to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or bowl, pour the marinade over them, and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Grill marinated chicken on each side for 6-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Spread salsa verde over each chicken breast and top with pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid until cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg