Chimichurri Chicken

Chimichurri is a flavourful marinating sauce that originates from South America. It's made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley and garlic. It's wonderful on chicken, vegetables or other meat.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free

Keyword: chicken, chimichurri

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1 40

Servings:

Calories: 483kcal

Author: Dr. Stephanie Gray ~www.drstephanieskitchen.ca

Equipment

blender or food processor
baking dish

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup packed fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tsp fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 cup olive oil
6 chicken breasts

Instructions

To Make the Chimichurri

In a blender or food processor, combine the garlic, vinegar, parsley, oregano, smoked paprika, sea salt. Pulse until mixed together.
Add the olive oil and pulse until just combined. Don't overprocess.

Marinate the Chicken

Place the chicken in a baking dish in a single layer.
Pour the chimichurri sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or a lid.
Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour to overnight.

Cook the Chicken

Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Remove the plastic wrap or lid from the baking dish.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
Baste with the chimichurri marinade once or twice during baking.

Notes

Substitutions:

Sub cilantro for parsley.

Sub regular paprika for smoked paprika.

Sub avocado oil for olive oil.

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