Take your chicken thighs from ordinary to extraordinary with this easy Herby Chimichurri. This zesty green sauce, bursting with the goodness of fresh herbs and spices, is the perfect companion for not only chicken thighs.
1Jalapeno or Red Pepperseeds & ribs removed for less heat, fine chop (optional)
3/4cupOlive Oilextra virgin
1/4cupVinegarbalsamic or red wine
1/2Lemonjuiced
1/2 - 1tspRed Pepper Flakeoptional
1/4tspSea Saltoptional
Chicken Thighs
4Chicken Thighsor whatever chicken cut you prefer
Garlic Salt
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Instructions
Before you start the chimichurri, season chicken thighs. Sprinkle garlic salt on both sides of chicken, set aside or marinate in chimichurri for 2-3 hours.
Chimichurri Using Sharp Knife - 20 minutes
Destem and chop all herbs, place in bowl with finely chopped shallot, jalapeno and minced garlic. Salt to taste and add red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
Add in lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
Chimichurri Using Food Processor - 10 minutes
In food processor, roughly chop shallot, garlic and jalapeno. Add in fresh herbs. Pulse a few times until herbs are chopped. Don't over process causing herbs to turn dark.
Place herby mixture into bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flake, if using. Stir
Chicken Thighs
If you have planned ahead, and don't have picky eaters, feel free to marinate your chicken in 3/4 cup of the chimichurri for 2-3 hours prior to cooking. Otherwise, just sprinkle both sides of chicken with garlic salt before making the chimichurri.
Cook however you like, this is grilling instruction:
Preheat grill to medium heat, 400℉. Place chicken thighs on grill. Grill for 7-8 minutes per side. They are done when internal temperature is 165℉. Bone-in thighs will take longer.
Remove chicken from grill when done. Let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of chimichurri on top of chicken.
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Notes
Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Can be frozen but let thaw in refrigerator. Don't microwave.Nutritional Facts listed are for 1/4 cup chimichurri. One skinless, boneless, cooked chicken thigh (116 g) contains:
Calories: 208
Protein: 28.8 g
Carbs: 0 g
Fat: 9.5 g
This recipe makes about 2-1/2 cups of chimichurri. If not using as marinade, you will have some leftover. Chimichurri makes a great salad dressing or is delicious topper for any veggie.Try a spoonful on top of a slice of your home-grown tomatoes.