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Chimichurri Grilled Chicken
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb raw chicken breast
- 1/2 cup curly leaf parsley packed
- 1/2 cup cilantro packed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes generous
- 1/2 tsp salt generous
- 1/2 tsp black pepper generous
- 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano generous
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except chicken in a a food processor and blend until leaves are chopped into about 1/8" pieces (or desired size).
- Pour 1/2 of the chimichurri over the chicken in an airtight container or resealable bag. Marinate for at least 1 hr or overnight.
- Brush hot grill pan or grill grates with olive oil. Grill marinated chicken for about 5-8 minutes per side (depending on thickness) or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve chicken with remaining chimichurri.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
334mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.