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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken topped with melted pepper jack cheese and bright salsa verde for a bold, flavorful, and easy dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 cups salsa verde
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill or grill pan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with spices.
  2. Marinate chicken in salsa verde for 15–30 minutes.
  3. Heat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
  4. Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Add pepper jack cheese during final minutes to melt.
  6. Rest chicken, drizzle with salsa verde, top with cilantro.

Notes

For extra char, leave chicken undisturbed during searing.