Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl: Juicy Flavor and Fresh Ingredients
A delicious recipe for a Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl, packed with juicy grilled chicken and vibrant chimichurri sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri by blending parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in half of the chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- Slice the grilled chicken and serve it over cooked rice.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and drizzle with the remaining chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chimichurri sit for a few hours before using.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl, grilled chicken, chimichurri sauce, healthy recipe