Name: Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken Recipe
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; Salt & pepper, to taste; 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Lime wedges (for serving)

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa verde (store-bought or homemade)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Rub seasoning mixture evenly over chicken breasts.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, spoon salsa verde over each chicken breast and sprinkle with Pepper Jack cheese. Close grill lid until cheese is melted.
Remove chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Enjoy with rice, grilled veggies, or warm tortillas!