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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a bold, spicy, and cheesy grilled dish featuring juicy chicken breasts or thighs topped with tangy salsa verde and melted pepper jack cheese. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for quick dinners or summer cookouts.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Grill chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and nicely charred.
  4. During the last minute of grilling, spoon salsa verde over each piece and top with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  5. Close the grill lid for about a minute to allow the cheese to melt.
  6. Remove chicken from the grill and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
  7. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Swap pepper jack for Monterey Jack or cheddar for a milder version.
  • Can be baked at 400°F for 25–30 minutes if preferred.
  • Great served on its own or as part of tacos or burrito bowls.
  • Leftovers reheat well with melted cheese if covered during reheating.

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