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Chimichurri Chicken

Chimichurri Chicken

This delicious Chimichurri Chicken delivers vibrant flavor and juicy perfection, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Chicken
  • 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken (about 1.5 lbs)

Equipment

  • grill
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • resealable bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the marinade by combining parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or bowl and pour half of the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat (350°F) or the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cooking
  1. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side or bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  2. Brush reserved marinade over the chicken while cooking for added flavor.
  3. Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing and drizzling remaining chimichurri on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize the chimichurri sauce with fresh herbs like cilantro or oregano. This recipe is also great with steak or shrimp for variety.

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