Description
Chimichurri Chicken with Garlic is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken with a zesty chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners, promising to impress family and friends with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, parsley, red wine vinegar, and olive oil to create the chimichurri marinade.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips. Drizzle with leftover chimichurri sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 4 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg