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Best Chimichurri Chicken
The Best Chimichurri Chicken, grilled or pan fried with authentic Argentinian chimichurri! Chimichurri is growing fast in popularity and is the most perfect condiment to serve with your chicken! So easy to make and tastes incredible; your Chimichurri Chicken dinner will be ready in minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Dinner
Cuisine:
Argentinian , Uruguayan
Ingredients
Chimichurri:
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
- 2 red chilies small, or 1 red chili, deseeded and finely chopped, about 1 tablespoon finely chopped chili
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ - 1 level teaspoon coarse salt adjust to your tastes
- ½ teaspoon pepper adjust to your tastes
Chicken:
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 pinch salt to season
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before using. (Chimichurri can be prepared and refrigerated for 24 hours before serving.) Makes 1 cup.
- Season chicken with salt, pour 4 tablespoons of Chimichurri out into a shallow dish and coat chicken. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes (if time allows). Reserve untouched marinade to serve later.
- Heat a small amount of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes each side). Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- Spoon remaining chimichurri over each chicken thigh (about 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri per person), or allow your guests to dip their chicken in a small dip bowl of chimichurri.
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Notes
- Try our authentic Chimichurri recipe!
Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
881IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 881IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.