Chimichurri Grilled Chicken
Estimate, per serving
- Cal
- 436
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbs
- 12g
- Fat
- 32g
- Sodium
- 996mg
- Fiber
- 1g
Ingredients
- Italian parsleypacked, leaves picked
- 1/2 cup
- fresh cilantropacked, leaves picked
- 1/4 cup
- olive oil
- 1/4 cup
- red wine vinegar
- 1/8 cup
- garlicminced
- 2 cloves
- dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp
- ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp
- crushed red pepper
- 1/8 tsp
- kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp
- chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
- 22 caps
- Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup
- honey
- 1 tbsp1 tbsp
- kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp
- black pepperfreshly cracked
- 1/2 tsp
Vegetarianportobello mushroom capsgrill skin-side down first
Veganfull-fat coconut milk
Egg-freeagave nectar
Method
- 01Pick parsley and cilantro leaves from stems. Mince herbs and garlic together until fine.
- 02Combine minced parsley, cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, crushed red pepper, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Stir and set aside.
- 03Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- 04In a separate bowl, stir together 1/4 cup prepared chimichurri, Greek yogurt, and honey until smooth.
- 05Season chicken thighs on all sides with 1 tsp salt and pepper, including under the skin. Tuck a spoonful of yogurt marinade under the skin of each thigh.
- 06Place chicken in a gallon-size zip-top bag, pour remaining yogurt marinade over, seal, and massage gently to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.2 hr
- 07Preheat grill to 375°F.
- 08Place chicken skin-side down on hot grill and cook 15 minutes.15 min
- 09Flip chicken and grill 15 minutes more, or until thickest part reaches 160°F. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely, and rest until it reaches 165°F.15 min
- 10Spoon reserved chimichurri generously over each thigh and serve.
Fits
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free