Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that elevates any gathering into a festive culinary experience. With juicy grilled chicken smothered in tangy salsa verde and topped with melty pepper jack cheese, this recipe promises a delightful explosion of taste that will leave your guests raving. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 oz pepper jack cheese (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Grill the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each piece of chicken and top with pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid until melted.
- Once done (internal temperature should reach 165°F), remove from grill and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 115mg