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Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

Sliced grilled chimichurri chicken drizzled with sauce on a serving platter with herbs in the background
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Grilled chimichurri chicken thighs marinated with lime, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, and cumin, then finished with fresh parsley-cilantro chimichurri.

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3–4 chicken thighs
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4–1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag or container.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring it is fully coated.
  4. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours
  5. Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until everything is chopped up and smooth.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade and discard used marinade.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  8. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook an additional 4-6 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  10. Remove chicken from marinade at least 20-30 min before grilling, and discard marinade
  11. Lightly oil grates to prevent sticking
  12. Heat grill to medium high
  13. Grill chicken 6-8 min per side, don’t keep flipping and allow to sear
  14. Remove when chicken has reached an internal temp 160-162 temp will rise to 165 while resting.
  15. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  16. Slice chicken and spoon chimichurri over the top.
  17. Serve immediately.

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