Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines smoky grilled chicken with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or a cozy dinner at home. With vibrant flavors and simple preparation, this chicken will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Pat chicken breasts dry.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Rub the mixture on each chicken breast.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove from grill and top with salsa verde followed by pepper jack cheese.
- Close the lid for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 130mg