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Sophie Bennett

Easy Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde and Cheese

Juicy grilled chicken marinated in salsa verde and topped with melted pepper jack cheese for a fresh, spicy summer meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz salsa verde
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 fresh cilantro bunch chopped
  • 1 lime for finishing
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  5. Place pepper jack cheese slices on chicken during the last minute and cover to melt.
  6. Remove from heat and top with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not over-marinate or the chicken texture can become mushy. Cook thin chicken quickly to avoid drying it out. Melt cheese at the very end for best texture and flavor balance.