Grilled Chicken Recipe With Creamy Chimichurri Sauce Is Jaw-Dropping Good (25 Minutes) by 30Seconds Food
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Expect recipe requests and lots of photos being taken of this incredible grilled chicken breast recipe with chimichurri sauce. Yes, you just upped your grilling game. The moist grilled chicken is topped with a simple, creamy chimichurri sauce that's full of vibrant flavors. This is one high-protein chicken dinner recipe you will crave.
Ready to make this chicken recipe for your family? Here is your shopping list for this gluten-free recipe: boneless/skinless chicken breasts (read about the health benefits of protein), ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, olive oil, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro (learn about the health benefits of fresh herbs), red onion, jalapeno peppers (check out the health benefits of peppers), fresh garlic, red wine vinegar, lemons for juicing and cream cheese.
Variation: If traditional, looser chimichurri is more your style, omit the cream cheese. No worries!
Serve the grilled chicken topped with the fresh chimichurri sauce for lunch or dinner. Toast some baguette slices to spread the extra chimichurri sauce on. It's crispy and delicious served with the chicken as a side dish. You could also add a salad or grilled vegetables on the side.
Cuisine: South American / Argentinian / American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- olive oil
Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, packed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, packed
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno, seeds and ribs removed (leave the seeds and ribs for a hotter chimichurri)
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the cumin, garlic powder and paprika in a small bowl. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and then sprinkle the seasoning mix on both sides. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Let it marinate while you make the chimichurri.
- To make the chimichurri, put everything but the olive oil and cream cheese into a blender. Pulse until chopped. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Add the cream cheese, if desired, until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat an outdoor grill, indoor grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 6 to 7 minutes per side. Put the chicken on a serving platter and top with the chimichurri sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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