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Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack
Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken with Pepper Jack is marinated in salsa verde, lime juice, cumin, and seasonings, then grilled and topped with melted pepper jack cheese. The marinade infuses the chicken with tangy, mildly spicy flavors, complemented by creamy, melting cheese and optional fresh cilantro garnish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
412 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast I had 4 breasts, thin-sliced, boneless, skinless
- 12 ounces salsa verde I use Trader Joe's
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 4 lices pepper jack cheese or as desired
- cilantro optional for garnishing, fresh, finely minced
- lime optional for serving, wedges
Instructions
- To a large zip-top plastic bag, add all ingredients except the cheese and cilantro, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken.
- Place bag in fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to marinate.
- Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken, place chicken on grill, and grill for about 5 minutes on the first side with lid closed, flip and cook for about 4 minutes on the second side with lid closed, or until chicken is cooked through
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, add one slice of cheese to the top of each chicken breast, or as necessary, close the lid, and wait for about 1 minute, or until cheese has melted.
- Optionally garnish with cilantro and optionally serve with lime wedges. Season, to taste, as desired with additional salt, pepper, salsa, etc. if desired.
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Notes
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
1518mg
(63%)
Potassium
852mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
760IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1518mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 852mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 760IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.