Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Juicy Flavor Adventure
Experience the bold flavors of Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken with our easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for your next outdoor gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, top the chicken with salsa verde and sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Once cooked, remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours before grilling.
- Serve with tortillas or on a bed of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Grilled Salsa Verde, Chicken, Pepper Jack, Grilling