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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a must-try!

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken breasts topped with salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. During the last few minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde over the chicken and sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese on top. Close the grill lid and let the cheese melt, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 45gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the salsa verde before grilling.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

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