Juicy Chimichurri Chicken!
Chimichurri chicken: Make incredibly flavorful grilled chicken with a zesty, fresh herb sauce. Easy recipe perfect for weeknights or grilling season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Italian parsley (packed)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (packed)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in & skin-on)
Instructions
- Finely mince the parsley and cilantro leaves (discard stems). Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the minced parsley, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, crushed red pepper, and salt.
- Stir everything together until well combined to create the chimichurri sauce.
- Prepare your grill for medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill.
- Grill for about 25-35 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Brush the chicken with chimichurri sauce during the last 5-10 minutes of grilling.
- Serve the grilled chicken hot with extra chimichurri sauce on the side.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.