Chimichurri Chicken

Name: Chimichurri Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

Succulent chicken breasts marinated in bright chimichurri sauce with parsley, garlic, and vinegar. Pan-seared and finished with a drizzle of fresh sauce.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

ArgentinianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

Instructions

1

Make the chimichurri sauce: combine 1 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 6 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
2

Reserve half of the chimichurri for serving. Use the remaining half to marinate the boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
3

Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature (up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
4

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5

Remove boneless, skinless chicken breasts from marinade and place in the hot skillet. Cook for 7-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
6

Transfer boneless, skinless chicken breasts to a serving platter.
7

Drizzle with the reserved chimichurri sauce and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Chimichurri Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Chimichurri Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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