Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken (Print Version)

Tender grilled chicken in tangy salsa verde with melted pepper Jack cheese

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 12 ounces salsa verde
03 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Topping & Garnish

08 - 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
09 - Fresh cilantro, finely minced
10 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add chicken breasts to the bowl, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for optimal flavor penetration.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 400°F.
04 - Lift chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Discard remaining marinade.
05 - Place chicken on preheated grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - During the final minute of cooking, place a pepper Jack cheese slice on each breast. Close grill lid to melt cheese completely.
07 - Transfer chicken to serving plate and let rest for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with minced cilantro and lime wedges as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The salsa verde does double duty as marinade and built-in sauce meaning less cleanup and more flavor in every bite
  • Thin-sliced chicken cooks in under ten minutes making it perfect for those nights when everyone is hungry NOW
02 -
  • Never reuse the leftover marinade that raw chicken has soaked in because it can harbor harmful bacteria
  • Letting the chicken rest for even three minutes after grilling makes a huge difference in keeping it juicy
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in a resealable plastic bag for easier cleanup and more even coverage
  • Room temperature chicken grills more evenly so let it sit out for twenty minutes before cooking
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