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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

Juicy Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken You'll Love

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a bold and easy Tex-Mex dish you'll love.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High-Protein
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders for quicker cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh lime juice is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon cumin omit if you dislike cumin, or substitute with coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste, kosher salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper use any black pepper available
For the Salsa Verde
  • 1 cup salsa verde store-bought for convenience
For Topping
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese substitutions include Monterey Jack or mozzarella
  • fresh cilantro optional garnish
  • lime wedges optional for serving

Equipment

  • Grill

Method
 

How to Make
  1. In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine the chicken breasts, salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Seal the bag and massage it gently to coat the chicken evenly.
  2. Allow the flavors to meld by marinating the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or if time permits, overnight is even better for deeper flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F. Once ready, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking and achieve those beautiful grill marks.
  4. Place the marinated chicken on the grill, cooking for approximately 5 minutes on the first side. Flip the chicken and grill for an additional 4 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is fully cooked through.
  5. Reduce the grill heat to medium-low. Add a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast and close the lid for about 1 minute, until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges for that extra zing of flavor, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken experience, pound the chicken for even cooking, preheat the grill adequately, and avoid burned cheese by reducing heat before adding cheese.

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