Chimichurri Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Chimichurri Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe uses a chimichurri sauce blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, jalapeño, and spices processed until textured but not fully smooth. The chicken breasts are seasoned with salt and pepper, then grilled while brushed with a mixture of barbecue sauce, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, which caramelizes during cooking to provide a flavorful crust.
After grilling and resting, the chicken is served topped with chimichurri, which adds brightness and a fresh herbal contrast to the sweet and smoky meat. The jalapeño in the sauce adds a subtle heat, balancing the glaze's sweetness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast skinless and boneless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Chimichurri sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup parsley fresh
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced, large
- 1 jalapeño deseeded
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- First, blend all the chimichurri sauce ingredients in a food processor on low for one to two minutes, until smooth but should still have some texture. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and leave it in the fridge until ready to use.
- Next, add the bbq sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar to a medium bowl and stir well.
- After that, preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat and oil the grates with cooking spray.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Then, place the chicken on the grill and top it with barbecue sauce using a kitchen brush. Close the lid on the grill and let it cook for five or six minutes. Flip, spread on more sauce, cover, and cook for another five to six minutes. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read 155 degrees F.
- Take the chicken off the grill and let it rest, covered with aluminum foil, for five minutes.
- Finally, arrange the chicken on a serving platter, top it with the prepared chimichurri sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1133mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1041mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1707IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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