Description
Juicy, tender grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs served with a vibrant, flavor-packed chimichurri sauce that doubles as both marinade and topping, bringing an authentic Argentinian flair to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, fresh
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 small shallot, peeled
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
Main
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare Chimichurri Sauce: In a food processor, combine the cilantro, parsley, oregano, shallot, garlic, and jalapeño. Add the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper and pulse until well combined and finely chopped to create a vibrant chimichurri sauce.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, season with additional salt and pepper, then pour 1/4 cup of the chimichurri sauce over them. Turn to coat the chicken completely. Cover and marinate for 20 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator to infuse flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature while heating the grill to medium-high heat, ensuring even cooking.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken thighs for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal juices run clear, indicating they are fully cooked and juicy.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken with extra chimichurri sauce on the side for added zest and freshness.
Notes
- Chicken breasts, drumsticks, or bone-in thighs can be used instead. If using chicken breasts, cut into smaller pieces and pound to 1/2 inch thickness; they will cook faster, approximately 4 minutes per side. Bone-in cuts require a slightly longer cook time by a couple of minutes.
- Chimichurri sauce stays good refrigerated for up to a week but tastes best within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Keywords: Grilled Chicken Thighs, Chimichurri, Argentinian Recipe, BBQ Chicken, Marinade Sauce, Fresh Herb Sauce, Summer Grill Recipe
