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Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken

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A flavorful and easy recipe for grilled chicken marinated in salsa verde and topped with pepper Jack cheese, perfect for summer grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 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 pepper Jack cheese (or as desired)
  • Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
  • Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until blended.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, discard any leftover marinade, and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Add the Cheese: During the final minute of grilling, top each chicken breast with a slice of pepper Jack cheese and close the lid to melt.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before garnishing with cilantro and serving with lime wedges.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider marinating for no more than 2 hours to avoid over-tenderizing the chicken.

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Keywords: grilled chicken, salsa verde, pepper Jack cheese, summer grilling, easy recipe

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