Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a bold and juicy dish where smoky grilled chicken meets creamy, spicy pepper jack cheese and tangy salsa verde. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or an impressive grill night, delivering mouthwatering flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges
- Optional: cherry tomatoes or mixed greens for serving
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and pound to even thickness if needed.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate in ¾ cup salsa verde for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until internal temp hits 165°F.
- In last 2 minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with a slice of pepper jack cheese and close lid to melt.
- Remove from grill and spoon over remaining salsa verde.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes