Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken breasts with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is both easy to follow and adaptable for various dietary preferences. Impress your family and friends with this colorful and flavorful masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil and minced garlic. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill the chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spoon salsa verde over each piece of chicken and top with pepper jack cheese. Close the lid and cook for an additional minute to melt the cheese.
- Serve: Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve with extra salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (around 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg