5.0 from 9 votes
Chimichurri Chicken Recipe
This chimichurri chicken is so quick and easy with boneless chicken marinated and served with vibrant chimichurri sauce, huge on flavor, done in 30 minutes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Argentinian
Ingredients
FOR THE CHIMICHURRI
- 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano dried is good, too (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil or use canola oil or corn oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste (or use 1 jalapeno or serrano, minced)
- Black pepper to taste
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or use chicken breast, pounded flat
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- lemon for serving
Instructions
- Make the Chimichurri. Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl. Adjust for salt and other seasonings to preference. Refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to use. It is best to make it 1 day ahead to let the flavors develop.
- Make the Chicken. Add the chicken to a large bowl or sealable baggie and cover with half of the chimichurri. Be sure to rub the chicken good with the marinade. Marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a grill or a large pan on the stovetop to medium heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.
- Add the chicken and grill or pan cook 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Chicken should measure 165 degrees F (74 C) internally when measured with a meat thermometer.
- Toss with the remaining chimichurri, or serve the chimichurri on the side.
- Squeeze with lemon and enjoy.
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Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, couscous or other grain, or your favorite vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
316mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.