Description
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri is a must-try dish that combines juicy, tender chicken with a vibrant, herbaceous sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 small shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño.
- Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Cover with 1/4 cup chimichurri sauce and marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 24 hours).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 5–6 minutes on each side until juices run clear.
- Serve hot with extra chimichurri on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg