Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce
Juicy grilled chicken breasts served with a fresh parsley, oregano, garlic, and red wine vinegar chimichurri.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the grill on high heat, then clean the cooking grate.
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Step 2
Combine the parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, 5 tbsp (75 ml) olive oil, ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir well and set the chimichurri aside.
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Step 3
Coat the chicken breasts with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, then season them evenly with ¾ tsp (4 gr) salt and ½ tsp (1 gr) ground black pepper.
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Step 4
Place the chicken on the grill and reduce to medium heat. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 74°C.
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Step 5
Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and rest it for 5 minutes.
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Step 6
Stir the chimichurri, then spoon it over the rested chicken and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Keep raw chicken separate from the chimichurri and cooked food. Cook every chicken breast to an internal temperature of 74°C, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and use refrigerated leftovers within 3 to 4 days.
Risk factors
- raw poultry
- outdoor or high-heat grilling
- cross-contamination