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Bold & Fresh Chimichurri Chicken Recipe!

Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

This juicy chimichurri chicken is grilled to perfection and loaded with zesty herb-garlic flavor. Fresh, bold, and clean perfect for summer dinners or weekly meal prep without the guilt.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentine, Latin American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs about 8 pieces, boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

For the Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped from 1 bunch
  • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano or 1 Tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Season chicken thighs with sea salt on both sides and let rest while you prepare the chimichurri.
    Season chicken thighs with sea salt on both sides and let rest while you prepare the chimichurri.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to blend.
    In a mixing bowl, combine parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to blend.
  • Reserve a few spoonfuls of the chimichurri for serving.
  • Spoon the remaining chimichurri over the chicken thighs and marinate for 10–15 minutes (optional but recommended).
    Spoon the remaining chimichurri over the chicken thighs and marinate for 10–15 minutes (optional but recommended).
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Drizzle with the reserved chimichurri sauce before serving.
    Drizzle with the reserved chimichurri sauce before serving.
  • Enjoy with sides like chimichurri rice or a chilled Matcha Lime Fizz.
    Bold & Fresh Chimichurri Chicken Recipe!

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 989IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg