Chimichurri Chicken Thighs: Juicy Recipes for Flavor Lovers
Experience the bold flavors of Chimichurri Chicken Thighs, a perfect dish for flavor lovers that promises juiciness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to create chimichurri sauce.
- Coat the chicken thighs with some chimichurri sauce and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with additional chimichurri sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer.
- Chimichurri can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg