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Easy Chimichurri Chicken

Easy Chimichurri Chicken Breast

Course Main Course
Cuisine South American
Keyword chimichurri, chimichurri chicken, chimichurri sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, trimmed and cut in 4 pieces each
  • 1 cup Chimichurri Sauce

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder

Chimichurri

  • 1/4 cup Sweet Onion, diced small
  • 1/4 cup Red Bell Pepper, diced small (you can also use red chilies instead if you would like to add some heat)
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped (1 bunch)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (1 bunch)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

Chicken Marinade

  1. Add all the marinade ingredients to a quart or gallon sized zip-top bag.

  2. Trim the fat off the chicken and slice them in half lengthwise. Place the chicken in the bag with the marinade and let out most of the air. Seal the bag and massage the marinade to coat all the chicken evenly.

  3. Place the bag with the chicken on the counter and let it marinate for 20-30 minutes.

Chimichurri Sauce

  1. Add all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside to let the flavors blend.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. Heat a medium to large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Take the chicken out of the bag and place the pieces in the skillet. Cook on the first side for about 3 minutes.

  3. Turn the chicken pieces over and pour the leftover marinade over the chicken. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  4. Turn the chicken over again to cook the marinade, about 1 more minute or until the chicken is done.

  5. Serve by spooning the chimichurri sauce over the cooked chicken.