Grilled Salsa Verde Chicken
A delightful grilled chicken recipe marinated in zesty salsa verde, perfect for summer evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup salsa verde
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate longer up to 2 hours. Can be cooked in a grill pan or baked at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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