Grilled Chicken Thighs with Chimichurri: Juicy Flavors at Home
Learn how to make juicy grilled chicken thighs topped with vibrant chimichurri sauce at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to make chimichurri.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in half of the chimichurri sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
- Serve chicken topped with remaining chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving for juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, chimichurri, easy recipes