CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN
CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN is a super flavorful chicken that tastes fantastic. Serve on a salad, over rice, with pasta or vegetables for a nutritious dinner.
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Chicken With Chimichurri Marinade
Get ready for the grilling season with this amazingly flavorful Grilled Chimichurri Chicken. Light up the bbq or cook it in a grill pan. The chimichurri made with parsley, garlic, herbs and spices is perfect on chicken.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
- If you are a cilantro fan, feel free to use half cilantro half parsley.
- Add more or less garlic to your liking.
- Adjust the herbs and spices to fit your tastes.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS CHICKEN:
GREEK ORZO PASTA SALAD – CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD – TABOULI CHICKPEA SALAD
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CHIMICHURRI CHICKEN
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 tbsp olive oil
- 8 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 10 garlic cloves
- 4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pepper
- 4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all chimichurri ingredients -pulse for a few seconds to chop ingredients but not fully blend.
- Separate chimichurri in half. Brush chicken with half the marinade making sure it’s evenly coated, pour any remaining over the top. Save the other half of the marinade to brush the chicken after grilling it. Do not cross contaminate the marinade with raw chicken.
- Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
- Preheat and oil your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken breast from the marinade, discard marinade.
- Grill the chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Time will vary depending on how hot your grill is.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing then brush with additional chimichurri.
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