Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken Recipe
This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts marinated in zesty salsa verde, grilled to perfection, and topped with gooey pepper Jack cheese. A burst of flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
Marinade:
- 12 ounces salsa verde (Trader Joe’s recommended)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Additional:
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese (or as desired)
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Add Cheese: During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by choosing a mild or hot salsa verde.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken, Pepper Jack Chicken, Grilled Chicken Recipe
