Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

Name: Grilled Chimichurri Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 2 green onions; 2-3 cloves garlic; 1 red chili; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp red or white wine vinegar; Kosher salt and ground pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
marinate
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Calories
301 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

Deacon Rivera

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Tender and juicy chicken breast grilled to perfect with homemade chimichurri sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
2 green onions green parts only and finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 red chili deseeded and finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp red or white wine vinegar
Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

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Instructions

To a small bowl, add the parsley, cilantro, onions, garlic, chili, oregano and basil. Add the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
Allow the flavors to meld for 10 minutes.
Pour about ⅓ of the chimichurri sauce over the chicken and toss to completely coat. Reserve the remaining chimichurri to serve with the chicken; make sure it doesn't touch the raw meat.
Allow the chicken to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Preheat a grill pan or your outside grill on medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
Serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Use lean chicken breasts. If you prefer to use chicken thighs, you can use boneless chicken thighs instead.
Alternate source of protein could be shrimp or steaks
You may use an outdoor or indoor grill
Must use fresh parsley and fresh garlic
Do not overcook the chicken so it's not too dry and rubbery
If you can, do marinate the chicken unless you are in a rush you can skip marinating.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1chicken breast Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 212mg (9%) Potassium 537mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 973IU (19%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1chicken breast
Calories	301kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	14g	70%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	72mg	24%
Sodium	212mg	9%
Potassium	537mg	11%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	973IU	19%
Vitamin C	30mg	33%
Calcium	33mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%