Description
Sizzling “grilled salsa verde pepper jack chicken” brings Mexican-inspired zest to weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken breasts coated in tangy salsa verde and melted pepper jack create a spicy, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) cumin
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro
- Optional toppings: avocado slices
- Optional toppings: lime wedges
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly dry chicken and massage with olive oil, then generously coat both sides with a robust blend of cumin, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Grilling Process: Heat grill to medium-high temperature, carefully place chicken on grates, and cook for approximately 6-8 minutes per side, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F for optimal doneness.
- Cheesy Finale: During the final moments of grilling, delicately spoon tangy salsa verde over each chicken piece, crown with a melting slice of zesty pepper jack cheese, and close grill lid briefly to allow cheese to become irresistibly gooey and slightly bubbling.
Notes
- Select ripe, vibrant pepper jack cheese and high-quality salsa verde for maximum flavor depth and authentic taste.
- Maintain consistent medium-high heat to prevent chicken from drying out and ensure beautiful grill marks without burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, guaranteeing perfectly cooked chicken that’s juicy and safe to consume.
- Adjust salsa verde and pepper jack cheese intensity based on personal heat preference, making the dish adaptable for different palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg