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top view of grilled chimichurri chicken breast on a white plate
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5 from 10 votes

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken

Tender and juicy chicken breast grilled to perfection with homemade chimichurri sauce. Easy to make and ready in under an hour.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
marinate15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 green onions green parts only and finely chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 red chili deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To a small bowl, add the 1/2 cup fresh parsley, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 2 green onions, 2-3 cloves garlic, 1 red chili, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil. Add the 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar, Kosher salt and ground pepper, and mix well to combine.
    top view of a bowl with chimichurri with spoonful of sauce
  • Allow the flavors to meld for 10 minutes.
  • Pour about ⅓ of the chimichurri sauce over the 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts and toss to coat completely. Reserve the remaining chimichurri to serve with the chicken; ensure it doesn't come into contact with the raw meat.
    chicken marinated with the chimichurri sauce
  • Allow the chicken to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan or your outside grill on medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
    chicken breast grilled on the grill pan
  • Serve with the remaining chimichurri sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use lean chicken breasts. If you prefer to use chicken thighs, you can use boneless chicken thighs instead.
  • Alternate source of protein could be shrimp or steaks
  • You may use an outdoor or indoor grill
  • Must use fresh parsley and fresh garlic
  • Do not overcook the chicken so it's not too dry and rubbery
  • If you can, do marinate the chicken; unless you are in a rush, you can skip marinating.
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg