Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1 cup flat-leaf parsley; 4 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
446 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Argentinian

Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

Nolan Clark

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You can make this Chimichurri Chicken on the grill or on the stovetop. Marinating the chicken in chimichurri sauce tenderizes it and topping with more chimichurri adds so much vibrant flavor. See all of our tips for making the Best Chimichurri here.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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Instructions

Prepare the Chimichurri sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a bowl in the order listed. Stir together, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
Place chicken into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 tsp salt and half of the prepared Chimichurri sauce. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight if making ahead.*
To Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill over medium/high heat. Place chicken smooth-side-down on the hot grates, cover, and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer.
To Sautee the Chicken: Preheat a heavy skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add chicken smooth-side-down and sautee 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and 165˚F at the thickest point.
To Serve the chicken, arrange it on a platter and spoon on the remaining chimichurri sauce then serve right away.

Notes

*If marinating the chicken in the refrigerator overnight, take it out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling to bring it to room temperature for even cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 446kcal (22%) Carbs 2g Protein 25g (50%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 512mg (21%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 989IU (20%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 446 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	446kcal	22%
Carbs	2g
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	37g	57%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	19g	95%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	148mg	49%
Sodium	512mg	21%
Potassium	381mg	8%
Fiber	0.5g	2%
Sugar	0.1g	0%
Vitamin A	989IU	20%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%