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Chimichurri Chicken

Chimichurri Chicken

Delicious Chimichurri Chicken made with marinated chicken thighs and a flavorful chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Argentinian
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • bowl
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 8 thighs boneless skinless chicken

For the chimichurri sauce

  • 0.5 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red chili pepper or ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil Link: https://amzn.to/3rke6TH
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Link: https://amzn.to/43ecQhY
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Link: https://amzn.to/3MRI09X
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Chimichurri Preparation

  • Add the parsley, oregano, chili pepper, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Stir together.
  • You can also prepare the chimichurri sauce a day in advance and store in the fridge.

Chicken Marination

  • Place the chicken in a bowl and pour about ⅓ of the chimichurri sauce on top. Make sure the chicken pieces are well coated, then cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.

Cooking Chicken

  • Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Oil the grates, then grill the chicken for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in a skillet.

Serve

  • Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and spoon the remaining chimichurri sauce on top.

Notes

Optional: Pound the chicken thighs a bit flatter for more surface area on the grill. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4 to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 22gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Thighs, Chimichurri Chicken, chimichurri sauce, Easy Chicken Recipe, grilled chicken
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