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5 from 3 votes

Chimichurri Grilled Chicken

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 194kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb raw chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup curly leaf parsley packed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro packed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes generous
  • 1/2 tsp salt generous
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper generous
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano generous

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except chicken in a a food processor and blend until leaves are chopped into about 1/8" pieces (or desired size).
  • Pour 1/2 of the chimichurri over the chicken in an airtight container or resealable bag.  Marinate for at least 1 hr or overnight.
  • Brush hot grill pan or grill grates with olive oil.  Grill marinated chicken for about 5-8 minutes per side (depending on thickness) or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve chicken with remaining chimichurri.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 334mg