Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken
A delicious chicken dish with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese, perfect for summer barbecues.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients.
- In a bowl, blend olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Using a brush or your hands, coat the chicken breasts evenly with the olive oil mixture.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the shredded pepper jack cheese over the salsa verde and cover the grill lid to melt the cheese.
- Check to ensure the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken warm, either on its own or in a taco.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken for an hour before grilling. Pair it with fresh sides like salads or grilled veggies.