Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- During the last 2 minutes, top each chicken with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Remove from grill, garnish with cilantro and lime slices, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in salsa verde for 30 minutes before grilling.
- You can substitute the pepper jack with other melty cheeses like Monterey Jack or cheddar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg