Description
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri is a succulent dish that brings together juicy, marinated chicken and a zesty, herbaceous sauce. Perfect for summer barbecues or an easy weeknight dinner, this recipe showcases tender chicken thighs soaked in a vibrant chimichurri made from fresh cilantro, parsley, and spices. With minimal prep time and simple cooking instructions, you’ll have a deliciously satisfying meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 small shallot (peeled)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper (seeded)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño.
- Add lemon juice, red apple vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper; pulse until well combined.
- Place chicken in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup chimichurri over the chicken and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat; bring marinated chicken to room temperature before grilling.
- Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.
- Serve topped with additional chimichurri.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz grilled chicken thighs with chimichurri
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg