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Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack Cheese

Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

This grilled salsa verde pepper jack chicken is bright, cheesy, and full of color, featuring fresh green salsa flavor and a touch of spice from pepper jack cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Grilled, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Use chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
  • 1 cup salsa verde Choose a thickness that suits grilling.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling over chicken.
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese Add in the last minute of grilling.
  • to taste salt and pepper Pat chicken dry and season before grilling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread a thin layer of salsa verde over each breast, and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  3. Let the chicken sit for 10 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Grilling
  1. Heat the grill to medium high, and oil the grates.
  2. Grill chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through and grill marks form.
  3. In the last 1 to 2 minutes, top each breast with shredded pepper jack cheese, and close the lid so the cheese melts.
  4. Remove the chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes, then spoon extra salsa verde on top and serve.

Notes

To maximize flavor, consider marinating the chicken for 30 minutes to an hour in the fridge before grilling. Serve over rice or quinoa, or slice for tacos with warm tortillas and fresh toppings.