Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Thigh Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Thigh
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 900 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs (2 lbs); 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil (1/2 cup); 37 ml red wine vinegar (2 1/2 tbsp); 60 g fresh flat-leaf parsley (1 1/2 cups); 40 g fresh cilantro (1 cup); 12 g garlic cloves (4 cloves); 3 g dried oregano (1 tbsp); 1 g crushed red pepper flakes (1/2 tsp); 9 g fine salt (1 1/2 tsp); 1 g black pepper (1/2 tsp); 22 ml fresh lemon juice (1 1/2 tbsp); 40 g shallot (1 medium); 120 ml chicken bone broth (1/2 cup)

Prep: 16minCook: 17min4 servingsMedium552 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Thigh packed with 49g of protein per serving and just 343 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 33 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 552 kcal

Protein: 48.8g

Fat: 38.2g

Carbs: 5.2g

Fiber: 1.4g

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