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    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!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Marinating Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 4

    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