Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Recipe

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Maureen C. Petrosky•

We're using this chimichurri recipe with chicken, but this traditional combo of fresh herbs and garlic add vibrancy to beef, fish, and even a simple tomato-cucumber salad. If you've ever been to Buenos Aires or an Argentinian steakhouse, you'll know it as the delicious topper for grilled skirt steak (and we highly recommend using this chimichurri recipe with our steak recipe as well). Be careful, though — chimichurri packs a punch, so start with just a drizzle.

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Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Recipe
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Prep Time
5
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Cook Time
12
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Servings
4
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Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Recipe
Total time: 17 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1 pound (4 individual breast) chicken breast
  • vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  2. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper and oil. 
  3. Place chicken breast on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side and until it is no longer pink where you separate the tenderloin from the breast meat. While the chicken is cooking assemble the sauce.
  4. In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and buzz until smooth. Serve alongside or on top of your grilled chicken.
 
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