Description
Elevate your grilled chicken with this zesty and cheesy dish, perfect for barbecues and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices of pepper Jack cheese (adjust to your preference)
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring all pieces are coated well. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the Chicken: Discard the marinade and grill each chicken breast for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Melt the Cheese: In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of cheese on each piece of chicken.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
Notes
Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Pair with rice, grilled vegetables, or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg