Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is bold, juicy, and effortless. Marinated in salsa verde and grilled to perfection, each piece is topped with melty pepper jack and finished with fresh cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish. Add salsa verde, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Toss to coat well and marinate for 15–30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil grates.
4. Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Top each piece with a slice of pepper jack cheese during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking to melt.
6. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Thighs are juicier and grill more evenly, but breasts work great with careful timing.
For extra heat, add a dash of hot sauce to the marinade or use spicy pepper jack.
Pairs well with grilled veggies, rice, or fresh corn salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grilled salsa verde chicken, pepper jack chicken, salsa verde grilled chicken, cheesy grilled chicken