Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri is a flavorful dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken with a vibrant herb sauce. Ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe features succulent chicken thighs grilled to perfection and topped with a zesty chimichurri made from fresh herbs, garlic, and a hint of jalapeño. The bright flavors of the chimichurri enhance the richness of the chicken, creating a meal that will surely impress your guests. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, this dish can become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 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 (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 small shallot (peeled)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper (seeded)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add lemon juice, red apple vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper; blend until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish; season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/4 cup chimichurri over the chicken and coat completely. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to overnight).
- Heat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
- Serve topped with additional chimichurri.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg