Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a smoky, zesty, and cheesy dish featuring juicy grilled chicken topped with tangy salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for summer dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- Lime wedges and fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
- In the final minute of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each piece and top with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
- Close grill lid briefly to let the cheese melt.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Use Monterey Jack or cheddar for a milder cheese alternative.
- Add hot sauce or sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve over rice, in tacos, or sliced in salads or sandwiches.
- Marinate chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Leftovers keep well for wraps, bowls, or quick lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
