Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken, a zesty and cheesy dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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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
Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 breasts)
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese (or as desired)
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Mix the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the 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 the Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
- Add the 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, let it rest, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For added heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Make sure to let the chicken rest after grilling to allow the juices to redistribute for a juicy result.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with cheese
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken, Salsa Verde Chicken
