Description
A celebration of flavors with juicy grilled chicken, zesty salsa verde, and creamy Pepper Jack cheese, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Prepare the chicken by rubbing with olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Add salsa verde over each chicken breast and top with shredded cheese in the last few minutes of grilling.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in salsa verde for a few hours. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, salsa verde, Pepper Jack cheese, summer recipes, easy dinner