Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken thighs (about 8 pieces, boneless and skinless)

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1 cup flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped from 1 bunch)

4 garlic cloves (finely minced)

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 Tbsp fresh oregano)

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Prepare the Chimichurri sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a bowl in the order listed. Stir together, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Place chicken into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 tsp salt and half of the prepared Chimichurri sauce. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight if making ahead.*

To Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill over medium/high heat. Place chicken smooth-side-down on the hot grates, cover, and grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer.

To Sautee the Chicken: Preheat a heavy skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add chicken smooth-side-down and sautee 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through and 165˚F at the thickest point.

To Serve the chicken, arrange it on a platter and spoon on the remaining chimichurri sauce then serve right away.

Nutrition

• Calories: 446 kcal
• Total Fat: 37 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 148 mg
• Sodium: 512 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
• Total Sugars: 0.1 g
• Protein: 25 g