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Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

A classic Argentinian favorite, chimichurri sauce is a versatile herb-based sauce that is great as a topping, a dip or a marinade. We use it here to dress up grilled chicken. Make extra and you can keep it, refrigerated for 2 to 3 weeks.

Details

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 4 oz chicken

Chimichurri Sauce


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, cilantro, garlic, chili pepper, oregano, salt and black pepper. Set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Grilled Chicken


Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each), pounded

Preparation

  1. Preheat a grill to 425° over medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, salt and black pepper.
  3. Brush both sides of the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the chimichurri sauce. Rub the chicken evenly with cumin mixture.
  4. Grill the chicken until it registers 165° on a meat thermometer, about 4 minutes per side. Serve the chicken topped with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 236
Cholesterol 65mg
Proteins 26g
Sat Fat 2g
Sodium 223mg
Total Carbs 0g
Total Fat 15g

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