Chimichurri Grilled Chicken: Juicy Flavor for Home Cooks
Experience the vibrant flavors of Chimichurri sauce on juicy grilled chicken. This recipe is perfect for home cooks looking to elevate their meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a blender, combine parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to create the chimichurri sauce.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in half of the chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Serve the grilled chicken topped with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg