Description
A tasty and easy meal featuring juicy chicken and vibrant salsa verde flavors, perfect for any night.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- Some chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the marinade and mix until well-coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each piece of chicken and close the grill to melt the cheese.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a full 2 hours. Add jalapeños for extra heat if desired. Let the chicken rest after grilling to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican