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Cheesy Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup salsa verde
– 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
– Lime wedges, for serving (optional)


Instructions

Creating Cheesy Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F).
2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Marinate Chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for about 5 minutes.
4. Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the preheated grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on one side, then flip.
5. Add Salsa Verde: After flipping, spoon salsa verde generously over the chicken breasts.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded pepper jack cheese on top of the salsa verde.
7. Cover and Cook: Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
8. Remove from Grill: Carefully take the chicken off the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
9. Garnish: Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for an extra zing.
10. Serve: Slice the chicken and serve immediately, either on its own or with your favorite sides.

These steps will guide you in creating this mouthwatering dish with ease and confidence.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Fat: 30g
  • Protein: 32g