Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy boneless chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde, lime juice, and cumin, then grilled to perfection. Topped with creamy melted pepper Jack cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance between spice and richness. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, it’s quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve in various ways—from tacos to salads. With fresh garnishes like cilantro and lime wedges, this chicken is sure to impress at summer barbecues or any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts into the marinade and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade. Grill chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg