Description
Juicy grilled chicken finished with tangy salsa verde and melty pepper jack for bold, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Salsa verde
- 4 slices Pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform grilling.
- Rub chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until charred and nearly cooked through.
- Spoon salsa verde over each breast and top with pepper jack cheese.
- Close grill lid and cook 2–3 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro, and rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is pounded to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Adjust the amount of salsa verde and cheese according to personal preference.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after grilling for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg