The EASIEST salsa verde marinade keeps this chicken so juicy and tender!! Melted pepper Jack cheese on top takes an already awesome piece of chicken and makes it that much BETTER!!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Additional Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: grilled chicken dinner ideas, how long do you grill chicken, salsa verde chicken, salsa verde chicken recipe, sides for grilled chicken, what temp to grill chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 412kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
1 ½poundsthin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breastsI had 4 breasts
12ouncessalsa verdeI use Trader Joe's
3tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonslime juice
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoon saltor more, to taste
1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
4slicespepper Jack cheeseor as desired
fresh cilantro finely mincedoptional for garnishing
lime wedgesoptional for serving
Instructions
To a large zip-top plastic bag, add all ingredients except the cheese and cilantro, seal, and smoosh around to evenly coat chicken.
Place bag in fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight, to marinate.
Lightly oil grill grates and preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Add the chicken, place chicken on grill, and grill for about 5 minutes on the first side with lid closed, flip and cook for about 4 minutes on the second side with lid closed, or until chicken is cooked through
Reduce the heat to medium-low, add one slice of cheese to the top of each chicken breast, or as necessary, close the lid, and wait for about 1 minute, or until cheese has melted.
Optionally garnish with cilantro and optionally serve with lime wedges. Season, to taste, as desired with additional salt, pepper, salsa, etc. if desired.
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Notes
Chicken will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.