Chimichurri Chicken
This Chimichurri Chicken is fresh and full of flavor—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or your next backyard cookout! Juicy grilled chicken thighs are marinated in a zesty, herb-packed chimichurri sauce. It's a dish that's easy to make, but definitely doesn't disappoint!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 1 small red chili
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
Chimichurri Sauce
- Add parsley, oregano, garlic, chili, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper to food processor and pulse until well combined. Set aside.
For The Chicken
- In a ziplock bag or bowl, toss chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and about half of the chimichurri sauce. Let marinate for 1 hour. Save the other half of the sauce to garnish.
- Preheat grill to about 425 degrees. Grease grill grates with non stick cooking spray.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until internal temperature with an instant read thermometer reaches 165°F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional chimichurri sauce on top.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 34gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1464IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 4mg