Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast with the mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Top with salsa verde and pepper jack cheese, then close the grill lid for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Trim excess fat from the chicken for even cooking. Use pre-shredded cheese for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg