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Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Recipe

This Grilled Chicken Chimichurri is definitely the easiest weeknight meal you can make. It’s fresh, flavourful and super easy to make. 
Course Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Argentina
Keyword Chicken recipe, chimichurri, chimichurri sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Brine time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 450kcal
Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano dried
  • 1 cup fresh parsley packed
  • 1/4 cup red onions diced
  • Dash of red pepper flakes
  • Dash of honey optional

Grilled Chicken:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

For the Chimichurri Sauce

  • First add all the Chimichurri ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender and process on low. For about 3 minutes.

For the chicken breast

  • Brine your chicken breasts by combining the warm water and 2 tablespoons of kosher salt in a large bowl. Stir it well until salt is dissolved in the water. Add the chicken breasts and let it sit for 15-30 minutes.
  • Then, remove the chicken from the brine and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. 
  • Brush oil over all sides of the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Gas grill: If you need to clean the grates, use a steel grill brush to do so. Dip a wad of paper towel into cooking oil and then wipe the grates. This step is important to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grates. Turn all burners on medium-high, cover, and heat the grill until it reaches 450 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and grill it for about 6 mins each side. Don’t forget to check occasionally.
  • Check the middle of the breasts with a meat thermometer (it has to register 165F degree).
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and place it on a serving dish. Drizzle with Chimichurri sauce before serving.

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Notes

 
  • Nutritional information only for 2 tablespoons of chimichurri sauce.
  • You can make this recipe without a grill if you don’t have one. Pan-fry the chicken or bake it.
  • For more flavour, you can marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge. Bring out the chicken for a bit before grilling so it's not super cold. This will help it grill evenly.
  • To store: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. 
  • To reheat: You can reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can also eat chicken cold.
  • To freeze: You can freeze the chimichurri chicken in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 1046mg | Potassium: 541mg | Sugar: 1g