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Grilled chimichurri chicken thighs with fresh chimichurri sauce and herbs.

Chimichurri Chicken Thighs

Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in vibrant homemade chimichurri sauce, full of fresh herbs and spice. Perfect for easy grilling recipes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Grilling, Latin American, Mexican
Servings 4 plates
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4-6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pulse parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, and red wine vinegar in a food processor. Slowly add olive oil while processing until a chunky sauce forms. Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and marinate in chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through and skin is crispy.
  • Reserve some chimichurri sauce for serving. Spoon chimichurri over grilled chicken before serving, garnished with fresh herbs.

Notes

Chicken can be pan-seared or baked if grill is unavailable. Extra chimichurri keeps well refrigerated for 3 days and is versatile as a dip or sauce.
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