Description
Grilled Chimichurri Chicken is a flavorful and vibrant dish made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce. Perfect for a BBQ or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, finely minced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 small shallot, finely minced
- 1 small serrano chili (optional), seeds removed and finely minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Chicken:
- 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, mix together parsley, oregano, garlic, shallot, serrano chili, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while stirring to combine.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or container, pour half of the chimichurri sauce over the chicken, and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken with the remaining chimichurri sauce on top.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less serrano chili.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for longer periods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg