Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken
This Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken is a bright, flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings. Marinated in tangy salsa verde, lime, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection and topped with melty Pepper Jack cheese—it’s bold, satisfying, and effortlessly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde Trader Joe’s recommended
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese or as desired
- Fresh cilantro finely minced (optional, for garnish)
- Lime wedges optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard any extra marinade.
- Grill chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
- Add cheese during the last minute of grilling and close the lid to melt.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/grilled-salsa-verde-chicken/
Notes
- You can also cook this chicken in a stovetop grill pan or bake it if grilling isn’t an option.
- Adjust salt depending on how salty your salsa verde is.