Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and stir until well mixed.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or container and pour marinade over. Ensure the chicken is well coated and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Cook rice or quinoa following package instructions and set aside.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips. In serving bowls, add a scoop of rice or quinoa, top with chicken slices, and drizzle chimichurri sauce on top.
- Garnish with sliced avocado and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added zest.
- Provide garlic sauce alongside for guests to use as desired.
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For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes to the chimichurri sauce.
Allow the chicken to marinate longer for enhanced flavor.
This dish pairs great with a side salad or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg