Description
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings excitement to any meal. This recipe features juicy, tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein and low in carbs, making it a healthy option for all occasions. Impress your guests or enjoy a satisfying weeknight dinner with this delicious combination of flavors!
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 jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by blending cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mixture; pulse until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken by seasoning it with salt and pepper and covering it with 1/4 cup of chimichurri sauce. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Serve hot with extra chimichurri sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken thigh (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg