Discover the vibrant flavors of Argentine cuisine with this Perfect Chimichuri Chicken Grilling recipe. Marinated in a tangy and herb-infused chimichurri sauce, the chicken is perfectly grilled to create a juicy and savory masterpiece. Perfect for any barbecue or family gathering!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for chimichurri sauce
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar for chimichurri sauce
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1.5 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the chimichurri sauce.
- Reserve half of the chimichurri sauce for serving and use the remaining half to marinate the chicken.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 4-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the reserved chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 50gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg