Description
Savor the taste of grilled chicken topped with zesty salsa verde and creamy pepper jack cheese. This dish is perfect for any gathering, offering vibrant flavors that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; let rest for 15 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) with nice grill marks.
- Remove from heat; cover each breast with salsa verde and top with shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid until cheese melts (about 2 minutes).
- Drizzle lime juice over the chicken before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg