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🌿 Chimichurri Chicken Recipe – Juicy & Flavorful Grilled Chicken

If you’re looking for a vibrant, healthy, and flavor-packed chicken dinner, this Chimichurri Chicken is perfect! Juicy grilled chicken is topped with fresh Argentine chimichurri sauce made from parsley, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It’s a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing BBQ dish.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • ✅ Healthy & low-carb
  • ✅ Bold, fresh Argentine flavors
  • ✅ Pairs with rice, salads, or roasted veggies
  • ✅ Ready in under 30 minutes

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Chimichurri Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

  • Pat chicken dry.
  • Rub with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes (or overnight for extra flavor).

2. Make Chimichurri Sauce

  • In a bowl, combine parsley, garlic, oregano, olive oil, vinegar, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir well and let it sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

3. Cook the Chicken

  • Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).

4. Serve

  • Slice the chicken and drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce.
  • Garnish with extra parsley.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Serve over garlic rice, roasted potatoes, or grilled vegetables.
  • Try it with warm pita bread or as a filling for wraps.
  • Leftover chicken makes a perfect salad topping!

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Swap chicken for shrimp, beef, or salmon for a twist.
  • Use cilantro in place of parsley for a Cilantro Chimichurri Chicken.
  • For meal prep, grill extra chicken and store separately from the sauce.

✅ Conclusion

This Chimichurri Chicken is fresh, zesty, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer BBQs, family dinners, or meal prep! Try it once, and it will become a staple in your kitchen.

🔗 Similar Recipes for Chimichurri Chicken:

1. 🥩 Chimichurri Steak

Grilled flank or skirt steak topped with authentic Argentine chimichurri sauce.

2. 🦐 Chimichurri Shrimp

Juicy shrimp marinated in chimichurri sauce and grilled or pan-seared in just 15 minutes.

3. 🐟 Chimichurri Salmon

Flaky salmon fillets roasted or grilled with a zesty chimichurri topping.

4. 🍗 Chimichurri Chicken Wings

Crispy baked or air-fried chicken wings tossed in bright chimichurri sauce — perfect for parties.

5. 🥦 Chimichurri Vegetables

A medley of grilled or roasted veggies like zucchini, peppers, and cauliflower finished with chimichurri.

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