Piquant Chimichurri Sauce Perks Up Grilled Chicken
A classic Argentinian favorite, chimichurri sauce is a versatile herb-based sauce that is great as a topping, a dip or a marinade. We use it here to dress up grilled chicken. Make extra and you can keep it, refrigerated for two to three weeks.
Ingredients
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Grilled Chicken
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each), pounded
Preparation
Chimichurri Sauce
In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, parsley, cilantro, garlic, chili pepper, oregano, salt and black pepper. Set aside at room temperature for 10 minutes or up to two hours.
Grilled Chicken
Preheat a grill to 425° over medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, salt and black pepper.
Brush both sides of the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the chimichurri sauce. Rub the chicken evenly with cumin mixture.
Grill the chicken until it registers 165° on a meat thermometer, about four minutes per side. Serve the chicken topped with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 oz chicken
Per Serving: Calories: 236 Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 65mg Sodium: 223mg Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 0g Protein: 26g
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