Chimichurri Grilled Chicken

Chimichurri Grilled Chicken is as simple as it gets. Boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs marinate for only 10 minutes in a cilantro chimichurri sauce and grilled until perfectly cooked. Slice or chop for tacos, fajitas, topping salads or simply enjoy as is. Serves a small crowd or a family with plenty of leftovers in under 30 minutes.

Course grilled

Cuisine Argentina

Keyword chicken, chimichurri, cilantro, grilled, marinade

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 16

Additional Time 7

Total Time 28

Servings servings

Calories 346

Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

1 recipe cilantro chimichurri sauce see notes
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat your outdoor grill to 450℉ (or 230℃).
In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with about 1/2 cup of chimichurri. Let the chicken marinate for about 10 minutes.
Once preheated, grill the chicken breasts for 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on their size, or until fully cooked. Chicken thighs will take a little less time, around 4 to 6 minutes a side (again, depending on size, or until fully cooked).
Once grilled, allow the chicken to rest for about 4 to 5 minutes before topping with extra chimichurri sauce and slicing.
Serve with any extra chimichurri on the side.

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