Description
Juicy, grilled Chimichurri Chicken Thighs topped with a bold, garlicky herb sauce made with fresh parsley, cilantro, and olive oil. This easy weeknight dinner is packed with bright flavor, simple ingredients, and perfect for grilling season or meal prep.
Ingredients
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For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the chimichurri.
In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño. Pulse until finely chopped. - Add liquids.
Add lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly textured. - Marinate the chicken.
Place chicken thighs in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup of chimichurri over the chicken and turn to coat evenly. - Refrigerate.
Marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. - Preheat grill.
Heat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. - Grill the chicken.
Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. - Serve.
Rest for 5 minutes. Serve with extra chimichurri on the side.
Notes
- You can bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes if you don’t have a grill.
- Store leftover chimichurri separately for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- For milder heat, reduce or omit jalapeño.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts and are more forgiving on the grill
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentine-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg