Description
This Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack recipe is a delightful mix of flavors, perfect for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner. The tangy salsa verde marinade pairs beautifully with the smoky grilled chicken and gooey pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salsa Verde Marinade:
- 1 cup salsa verde (jarred or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together salsa verde, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high, grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side. Add cheese slices in the last 1–2 minutes to melt.
- Serve: Rest chicken, top with cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Delicious served over rice, in tacos, or alongside grilled veggies.
- For extra flavor, reserve some marinade to drizzle over the finished dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
