Go Back
–+ servings
Grilled chimichurri chicken thighs recipe for summer.
Print Recipe
5 from 23 votes

Chimichurri Chicken

This chimichurri chicken is the ultimate summer dinner! It's quick and easy, grilled to perfection, and made with the best chimichurri sauce. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Argentina
Keyword: Chimichurri Chicken, Chimichurri Chicken Recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

For the chimichurri sauce

  • ½ cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red chili pepper (from one small chili pepper) or ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
US - Metric

Instructions

  • Make the chimichurri sauce. Add the parsley, oregano, chili pepper, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Stir together. Note: You can also prepare the chimichurri sauce a day in advance and store in the fridge.
    A bowl of chimichurri sauce.
  • Marinate the chicken. Place the chicken in a bowl and pour about ⅓ of the chimichurri sauce on top. Make sure the chicken pieces are well coated, then cover and marinate in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
    Chimichurri marinated chicken thighs.
  • Cook the chicken. Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Oil the grates, then grill the chicken for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Alternatively, you can cook the chicken in a skillet.
    Grilling chicken thighs on a grill pan.
  • Top with sauce and serve. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and spoon the remaining chimichurri sauce on top.
    A platter of grilled chimichurri chicken thighs.

Video

Notes

  • Optional: If you'd like to get a little more surface area on the grill, you can pound the chicken thighs a bit flatter. 
  • Storage tips: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4 to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg