Chimichurri Chicken Thighs
Delicious chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce, perfect for quick dinners and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chopped parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to create the chimichurri sauce.
- Reserve half of the chimichurri sauce for serving later.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the remaining chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
- Serve the grilled chicken hot, topped with the reserved chimichurri sauce.
Notes
For a leaner option, substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts. Leftover chimichurri can be refrigerated for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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