Description
Start your weeknight dinner with a punch of flavor by making this Chimichurri Chicken. Grilled to perfection and topped with a bold, herby chimichurri sauce, it’s the ultimate easy dinner idea. This healthy, protein-packed dish is perfect for quick meal prep, summer BBQs, or fresh food ideas any day of the week. With simple ingredients and big taste, it’s a must-add to your list of easy recipes.
Ingredients
4 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup packed fresh parsley
5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a food processor or blender, combine parsley, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. Add red wine vinegar and olive oil. Pulse a few more times until it forms a chunky sauce.
3. Reserve half the chimichurri sauce. Place chicken in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour over the remaining half to marinate.
4. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge.
5. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and top with reserved chimichurri sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra juiciness, use chicken thighs and adjust grill time accordingly.
Make the chimichurri sauce ahead to develop deeper flavor.
Chimichurri also pairs beautifully with grilled veggies or steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chimichurri chicken, easy dinner, grilled chicken recipe, summer BBQ