Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken Recipe: 5 Amazing Zesty Bites
Grilled chicken marinated in salsa verde and topped with melted pepper jack cheese.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa verde
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices pepper jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
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Mix salsa verde, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
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Coat chicken with the marinade and refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Place chicken on the grill and cook about 6–7 minutes per side.
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Add pepper jack cheese during the final minute of cooking.
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Grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Remove from grill and rest briefly.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
Chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts for extra tenderness.