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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

A flavorful and easy dinner option featuring grilled chicken marinated in salsa verde and topped with pepper Jack cheese, perfect for summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 12 ounces salsa verde Trader Joe’s recommended
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Main ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
  • 4 slices pepper Jack cheese or as desired
  • Fresh cilantro finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
  • Lime wedges optional, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any remaining marinade.
  3. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  4. During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each chicken breast and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for the full 2 hours if you can for the best flavor. Adjust the spiciness by using mild or hot salsa verde based on your preference. Keep an eye on the temperature for juicy results.