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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

Zesty Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken for Summer Fun

This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with zesty salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken cutlets work well for faster grilling
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil adds richness and flavor
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin for warm, earthy flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Salsa Verde
  • 1 cup salsa verde Trader Joe's is a great option
For Topping
  • 4 slices pepper Jack cheese can substitute with Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro optional garnish
For Serving
  • 2 lime wedges serve alongside

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Zip-Top Bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large zip-top bag, combine chicken, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, pepper, and salsa verde. Seal the bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
  3. Grill chicken for approximately 5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Reduce heat and place cheese on chicken, closing the lid to melt it for about 1 minute.
  5. Remove chicken from grill, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound the chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Avoid over-marinating longer than an hour to maintain texture.

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