Description
Chimichurri Chicken Thighs are a mouthwatering dish that melds juicy, grilled chicken with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Argentinian-inspired recipe is perfect for summer barbecues, family dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The marinated chicken absorbs the zesty flavors of fresh parsley, cilantro, garlic, and red pepper flakes, creating a bold taste that’s sure to delight your taste buds. With minimal prep time and versatile serving options, this dish shines as a main course or can be sliced for salads and sandwiches. Get ready to bring the taste of Argentina right to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil and vinegar. Add lime juice to taste.
- Marinate chicken thighs in half the chimichurri sauce for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken skin-side down for about 6-7 minutes; flip and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve on a platter drizzled with reserved chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg