Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is the ultimate summer dish that brings flavor and festivity to any gathering. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in zesty lime and olive oil, grilled to perfection, and topped with vibrant salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests at barbecues or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese, sliced
- 2 fresh limes, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken breasts well and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Top each chicken breast with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg