Description
Chimichurri Chicken Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Argentina to your table. This delightful meal features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, generously topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, and served over fluffy rice or crisp greens. Perfect for any occasion, this bowl is not only visually appealing but also packed with health benefits and customizable options to suit your taste. Experience a burst of flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cooked rice or mixed greens
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) or oven to 375°F.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). If baking, cook for 25-30 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet.
- Prepare your base by cooking rice or washing greens.
- Slice cooked chicken and layer over rice or greens. Drizzle with additional chimichurri sauce and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg