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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken – Juicy, Smoky & Bold

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Juicy grilled chicken topped with zesty salsa verde and melty pepper jack cheese. A bold, smoky dish perfect for summer dinners or BBQs.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 cup salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates.

Rub chicken with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temp).

In last 2 minutes, spoon salsa verde over chicken and top with pepper jack cheese. Cover to melt cheese.

Remove, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for quicker cooking. Use thermometer to ensure juicy results. Cover grill after adding cheese for best melt.

  • Author: chef safe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Grilling
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg