Description
A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish marinated in fresh chimichurri sauce with garlic, parsley, and herbs. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with tender, juicy chicken bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces (1.5 lbs) Boneless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves, minced Fresh garlic
- 1 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
- ¼ cup Red grape vinegar
- ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 lemon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Make Chimichurri: Combine minced garlic, chopped parsley, red grape vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag. Pour half the chimichurri over chicken, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Cooking Surface: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or prepare oven for roasting at the same temperature.
- Cook Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and grill each side for 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add Finishing Touch: Brush remaining chimichurri over chicken while cooking for enhanced moisture and vibrant flavor.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with leftover chimichurri sauce before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and prevent dry spots during grilling
- Reserve fresh chimichurri separately from marinade to avoid cross-contamination and maintain bright flavors
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness rather than guessing, preventing overcooking
- Double the chimichurri recipe to have extra sauce for vegetables or future meals this week
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken breast with chimichurri)
- Calories: 385 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chimichurri garlic chicken, grilled chicken, Mediterranean chicken, herb marinated chicken, garlic chicken recipe, chimichurri sauce