Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken features thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts marinated in tangy salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, and aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. Topped with melted pepper Jack cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, this juicy, flavorful dish is quick to prepare and perfect for summer meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each piece of chicken during the last minute of grilling, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Remove the chicken from the grill. Garnish with finely minced fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts or use Monterey Jack cheese if pepper Jack is too spicy. Make the marinade and marinate the chicken up to a day ahead; store covered in the fridge. Grilled chicken keeps for up to 3 days in the refrigerator—reheat gently to avoid drying out. If chicken sticks to the grill, brush the grates with oil before grilling, and always ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg