Grilled Chimichurri Chicken
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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marinade time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
543 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken
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This is simply the best-grilled chimichurri chicken you’ll make. Double up the flavors by marinating chicken in some of the chimichurri sauce plus spoon a generous amount of the vibrant green sauce on top of juicy grilled tender chicken.
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Ingredients
For chimichurri sauce
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, and tender stem, fresh
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, and tender stem, fresh
- 3 tablespoons oregano tightly packed, fresh
- 1 red onion small, or shallot
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 or 2 red jalapenos adjust as per taste, optional
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- ½ cup olive oil good quality, extra virgin
For grilled chicken
- 4 chicken breast
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoon olive oil good quality
Instructions
- Make chimichurri sauce: the recipe starts with making fresh herb sauce. Follow this chimichurri sauce recipe to make it fresh.
- Marinade chicken: season chicken first. Rub salt and ground pepper on both sides of the chicken breast.
- Use half of the chimichurri sauce as a marinade. Spread it evenly on both sides of the breast.
- Let chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes thus infusing more flavor into the chicken and making the chicken tender and juicier from salt, vinegar, and lemon juice from chimichurri sauce.
- Grill chicken: best cooked on the BBQ grill, you’ll get that delicious smoky charred flavor. But can be made in the skillet, the oven too.
- Heat grill pan. Drizzle olive oil on the pan.
- Place chicken on a hot grill without overcrowding and overlapping and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
- Flip chicken to cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes (thermometer should read 165 degrees f in the center)
- Remove grilled chicken onto a plate.
- Let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve immediately: save some chimichurri sauce to be used for dipping.
- Spread remaining green sauce on top of grilled chicken.
- Slice it and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition value mentioned are for 1 whole chicken breast.
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
- You can use boneless chicken breast or thighs. For juicier flavorful chicken use chicken thighs.
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for best taste. Salt and vinegar in chimichurri sauce will help it tenderize. Allowing the chicken to marinate helps it absorb all the flavors too.
- Do not overcrowd while grilling.
- Do not overcook chicken so it’s not dry and rubbery.
- Use a thermometer to read the temperature of the chicken to check its doneness. It should read 165 degrees f.
- Use the best quality olive oil to make the chimichurri sauce.
- Let grilled chicken rest for a few minutes before you slice so it doesn’t lose all its juices.
- You can use other proteins like shrimp, steak, or cauliflower steak in this recipe.
- Chimichurri will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. Store it in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
543kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
566mg
(24%)
Potassium
1032mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1503IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1032mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1503IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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