Description
Zesty chimichurri chicken dances with tangy tomatoes and sharp red onions in this Argentine-inspired dish. Herbal marinade and grilled perfection create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped from 1 bunch
- 1 medium tomato, cubed
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano, or 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk chimichurri ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring comprehensive blending of herbs, vinegar, and seasonings for a harmonious flavor profile.
- Flavor Infusion: Refrigerate sauce for two hours, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify their aromatic characteristics.
- Chicken Marination: Combine chicken thighs, tomatoes, red onion, salt, and half the chimichurri sauce in a spacious bowl, letting the mixture rest at room temperature for 15 minutes to absorb vibrant herb-infused flavors.
- Cooking Method Selection: Choose between grilling or pan-searing, both promising exceptional culinary results.
- Grilling Technique: Preheat barbecue to medium-high heat, positioning chicken smooth-side down and cooking for 5-7 minutes per side with lid closed to seal in moisture and develop a caramelized exterior.
- Pan-Searing Alternative: Heat olive oil in a sturdy skillet over medium heat, carefully placing marinated chicken and cooking until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165˚F.
- Doneness Verification: Use an instant-read thermometer inserted at the meat’s thickest point to confirm complete cooking.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer chicken to a serving platter, drizzle remaining chimichurri sauce generously, and garnish with additional fresh herbs for a final aromatic touch.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Allow chicken to absorb chimichurri flavors at room temperature for 15 minutes, enhancing taste penetration and tenderness.
- Sauce Stratagem: Prepare chimichurri sauce at least 2 hours ahead to intensify herb and vinegar notes, creating a more complex flavor profile.
- Temperature Triumph: Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165˚F, guaranteeing safe and perfectly cooked meat every time.
- Cooking Flexibility: Choose between grilling or pan-searing based on available equipment, both methods delivering deliciously caramelized chicken with robust herb-infused flavors.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg