Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a lively and flavorful dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Succulent chicken breasts are marinated in vibrant salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with melty pepper jack cheese. This recipe is ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup salsa verde (fresh or jarred)
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- 2. Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry. Drizzle olive oil on both sides; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Slather salsa verde on both sides of the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- 4. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until charred and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- 5. During the last two minutes of grilling, add pepper jack cheese on top; close the lid until melted.
- 6. Serve with extra salsa over the top or use in tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate chicken for up to 30 minutes or overnight. - Customize by swapping pepper jack with your favorite cheese or adding grilled vegetables.