Description
This Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken recipe combines succulent grilled chicken breasts with a zesty salsa verde sauce and melted pepper jack cheese, perfect for a flavorful and easy summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Seasoning & Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure a perfect sear and even cooking of the chicken.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, mixing well to create a flavorful brush-on marinade for the chicken.
- Season Chicken: Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts ensuring each piece is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Grill Chicken: Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), indicating fully cooked chicken.
- Add Salsa Verde and Cheese: In the last few minutes of grilling, top each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of salsa verde followed by shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Melt Cheese: Close the grill lid to trap the heat and melt the cheese, allowing it to become gooey and slightly browned.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked but still juicy.
- Adjust spice levels by adding extra jalapeños to the salsa verde if desired.
- Serve with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover chicken is excellent for sandwiches or salads the next day.
