Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe features juicy, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and topped with a fresh, zesty chimichurri sauce made from herbs, garlic, and olive oil. The result is a mouthwatering meal that is not only easy to prepare but also impressively satisfying. Whether served alongside crisp salads, warm quinoa pilaf, or grilled vegetables, this dish promises to delight your taste buds and leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 small shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño in a food processor.
- Add lemon juice, red apple vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper; pulse until finely chopped.
- Marinate chicken thighs in a baking dish with salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of chimichurri sauce for at least 20 minutes (up to 24 hours).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes per side until juices run clear.
- Serve with additional chimichurri on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken thigh (approx. 140g)
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 98mg