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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful option for dinner, perfect for summer nights.
Prep Time 22 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Salsa Verde or substitute with homemade salsa
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Cumin or chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper or garlic powder
Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts or thighs
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese or Monterey Jack or cheddar

Equipment

  • grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the bowl, tossing them until fully coated in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, aiming for about 400°F, and lightly oil the grill grates.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. In the final minute of grilling, top each piece of chicken with a slice of pepper Jack cheese and close the grill lid.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

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