Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Enjoy this Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Try it tonight for an unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for more flavor).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each breast and close the grill lid until melted.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg