Chimichurri Chicken

Name: Chimichurri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Central & South America, Argentina
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Chimichurri chicken is an Argentinian-style dish bursting with herbs and garlic. Serve it as a fast main course that's out of the ordinary.

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, parsley, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Reserve half the chimichurri sauce for serving; refrigerate. Add chicken to large bowl with remaining chimichurri; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Remove chicken, discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat, 4-5 minutes per side or until chicken reaches 165°. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounces cooked chicken: 493 calories, 39g fat (7g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein.

Chimichurri is a green sauce made of parsley, red wine vinegar, olive oil and garlic. It complements many grilled meats, like this chicken, as a marinade with its tangy yet refreshing flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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