Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Enjoy vibrant flavors with Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken! Marinated and melted cheese makes this dish irresistible. Try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- 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 pepper to taste
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the bowl and discard any leftover marinade. Grill each piece for about 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast to melt.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg