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Argentinian Chimichurri Chicken Recipe

5 from 29 votes
Argentinian Chimichurri Chicken Recipe easy healthy chicken dinner recipe | lecremedelacrumb.com
This recipe for Argentinian Chimichurri Chicken is the perfect way to change up your same old chicken routine. Herby, spicy, garlicky, and with a bit of tang, simply skewerer up marinated chicken breast, grill, slather in chimichurri and devour. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinating time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:4 servings

Ingredients

marinade

  • cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice, or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander

Instructions

  • Stir together all marinade ingredients.
  • Add marinade to a large ziploc bag along with the chicken. Toss in the marinade to coat, then press out excess air and seal the bag. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Skewer chicken pieces and discard excess marinade.
  • Use tongs to place skewers on a preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning throughout to ensure even cooking.
  • Spoon prepared chimichurri over chicken and serve immediately.

Notes

Pro tip: If you're lucky enough to end up with any leftover chimichurri sauce, save and serve over vegetables or on salads!

Nutrition

Calories: 421 kcal, Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 48 g, Fat: 24 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 145 mg, Sodium: 845 mg, Potassium: 856 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 77 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 18 mg, Iron: 1 mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Author: Tiffany