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Sabrina Hermes

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: A Flavorful Delight!

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken breasts topped with zesty salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Brush the chicken breasts with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
  4. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. During the last few minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each chicken breast and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the salsa verde before grilling.
  • Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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