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Perfectly grilled chicken thighs with Herby Chimichurri on top.

Herby Chimichurri on Chicken Thighs

Sara Walkenbach
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.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine American, Argentinian
Servings 10 1/4 cup Chimichurri
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups Parsley, flat leaf fresh, loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup Oregano fresh, loosely packed
  • 1 cup Cilantro fresh, loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup Thyme fresh (optional), loosely packed
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 cup Shallot or red onion or chives, fine chop
  • 1 Jalapeno or Red Pepper seeds & ribs removed for less heat, fine chop (optional)
  • 3/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup Vinegar balsamic or red wine
  • 1/2 Lemon juiced
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp Red Pepper Flake optional
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt optional

Chicken Thighs

  • 4 Chicken Thighs or whatever chicken cut you prefer
  • Garlic Salt

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup ChimichurriCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 64mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chimichurri, chimichurri on chicken thighs, flavor bomb condiment, herby chimichurri, herby sauce, steak sauce
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