Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Thighs
Perfect any night of the week, these chimichurri grilled chicken thighs are easy to make and loaded with flavor. Marinated then grilled to perfection, you’ll love this simple recipe.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs
- 1 - 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, Smart Chicken
Chimichurri Sauce
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup avocado oil, plus more for grilling - see above!
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- ½ - 1 teaspoon ground cumin, depending on preferred flavor level
- 1 cup flat leaf Italian parsley, leaves only, remove stems
- ½ cup cilantro, leaves only, remove stems
- ⅓ cup fresh oregano, leaves only, remove stems
- pinch kosher salt, to taste, I used about 1 teaspoon
- few turns cracked black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 1 gas grill or similar
- 1 food processor
- 2 glass mixing bowls with saran wrap or lids
- 1 grill tongs for turning the chicken
- 1 grill brush for cleaning the grill grates
- 1 grill brush to brush the grates with avocado oil
- 1 baking tray for grilled chicken
Instructions
How to Make Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Thighs - See grilling tips above! VERY IMPORTANT
Make the Chimichurri Sauce
- Add flat leaf Italian parsley leaves, fresh oregano leaves, cilantro leaves, garlic cloves, white wine vinegar, granulated sugar, cumin, kosher salt, and a few turns of cracked black pepper to a food processor. Give it a buzz. Once the herbs and garlic are well chopped you can add this mixture into a small mixing bowl. Next, add the extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil. Mix well and set aside.
Marinate the Chicken Thighs
- Add the boneless skinless chicken thighs to a glass bowl. Add half of the chimichurri marinade, reserving the second half to use as a sauce later. Toss the chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes up to 2 hours.
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees. See grilling tips above! Very important!
- Pull the marinated chicken thighs from the refrigerator and let them rest for 15-20 minutes at room temperature. Wipe off any excess marinade and brush the chicken with avocado oil. Add the chicken to the prepared grill, and grill for 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure doneness. Remove the boneless skinless chicken from the grill and serve hot with extra chimichurri sauce on the top or on the side.Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your chicken!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving or one grilled chicken thigh with 1/4 of the chimichurri sauce, Calories: 485kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 41g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 28g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 438mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1497IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 102mg, Iron: 4mg