Chimichurri Chicken Thighs: Easy, Flavorful Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for chimichurri chicken thighs, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then blend until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in half of the chimichurri for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken with the remaining chimichurri sauce on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Chimichurri sauce can be used as a dressing for other grilled meats and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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