Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese (sliced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts in a large bowl, then season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In the last few minutes of grilling, spoon salsa verde on top of each breast and add pepper jack cheese slices.
- Once cooked, remove from the grill, squeeze lime juice over the chicken, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 150g)
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg