Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Juicy Flavor Upgrade
Experience the mouthwatering blend of grilled chicken infused with the zest of salsa verde and the creamy texture of Pepper Jack cheese. This recipe elevates your usual chicken dinner into a flavorful masterpiece!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, top the chicken with salsa verde and shredded Pepper Jack cheese.
- Close the grill lid to melt the cheese, then remove the chicken from the grill.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less salsa verde.
- Serve with tortilla chips for an extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken