Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a showstopper for your summer gatherings. Juicy grilled chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of lime, garlic, and jalapeños, then topped with gooey pepper jack cheese and fresh salsa verde. This dish combines smoky flavors with a refreshing kick, making it perfect for barbecues or family dinners. Enjoy the vibrant colors and bold tastes while creating lasting memories with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 jalapeños (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, diced jalapeños, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or bowl. Pour marinade over them, ensuring they are coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (400°F).
- Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Add cheese: In the last minute of grilling, top each chicken breast with pepper jack cheese until melted.
- Prepare salsa verde: Blend cilantro, lime juice, jalapeños, garlic, salt, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve hot drizzled with salsa verde.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg