chimichurri chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ed Mayfield
Winston Salem, NC

OK, all you garlic lovers, here's your dish! Modified this from a recipe I saw in a local magazine, and found it to be exceptionally tasty. I used chicken tenders, but any cut would work.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For chimichurri chicken

  • MARINATE
  • 2
    limes, juiced
  • 1/4 c
    olive oil
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • CHIMICHURRI SAUCE
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro, fresh
  • 6-8 clove
    garlic
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    lime, zested and juiced
  • 5 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • MEAT
  • 4-6
    chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless or equivilent chicken tenders

How To Make chimichurri chicken

  • 1
    Prepare marinate by whisking together lime juice and next five ingredients.
  • 2
    Combine marinate and chicken in a large bowl, cover and chill for two hours.
  • 3
    Prepare sauce by processing all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • 4
    Remove chicken from marinate and discard marinate. Grill chicken over medium-high heat, until juices run clear, about 4-5 minutes per side.

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