Description
Chimichurri chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines juicy, grilled chicken with a vibrant chimichurri sauce. This quick and easy recipe promises to elevate your weeknight dinners or impress your guests at gatherings. The zesty marinade adds a delightful freshness, making each bite feel like a summer celebration. Perfect for meal prep or entertaining, this dish will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by mixing parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a large resealable bag or bowl; pour half of the chimichurri sauce over it. Ensure the chicken is well coated and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 6-8 minutes per side on the grill or 20-25 minutes in the oven.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and drizzling with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg