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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken: Try This Delicious Recipe!

A delicious grilled chicken recipe topped with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub this 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 each chicken breast and sprinkle with shredded pepper jack cheese. Close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
  5. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1000mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños to the salsa verde before grilling.
  • Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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