5 from 3 votes
Chimichurri Chicken
Chicken thighs are marinated in a simple chimichurri sauce then cooked to perfection on a grill pan in this Chimichurri Chicken recipe. Tender, juicy, and mouthwateringly good!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
446 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Chimichurri:
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley loosely packed
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red onion roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then place them in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and set aside.
- Prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, red onion, red pepper flakes, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until slightly chunky but well combined.
- Take half of the chimichurri sauce and pour it over the chicken thighs, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining chimichurri for serving.
- Preheat a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place the thighs on the hot pan and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken warm, drizzled with the reserved chimichurri sauce on top. You can also serve additional chimichurri on the side. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1088mg
(45%)
Potassium
683mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1399IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1088mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 683mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1399IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.