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cooked sliced chicken breast

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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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chimichurri chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 43 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 491kcal

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1275mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
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