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5 from 15 votes

Chimichurri Chicken

This simple chimichurri  chicken is seasoned and seared with fresh lemon and garlic. A homemade chimichurri sauce is drizzled on top for a finishing touch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time28 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon cut into 1/4" thick slices

For the Chimichurri sauce

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley packed
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 scallion (white & light green part only) OR 1 tbsp. minced shallot
  • 1 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry oregano
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (up to 1 tsp. if you prefer more heat)
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper fresh

Instructions

  • Set a large skillet over medium heat, when hot, add oil. In a small mixing bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, parsley and minced garlic. Rub both sides of the chicken. Tenderize with a cake tester (poke each piece about 10 times), if desired.
  • Place chicken into the hot skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes on one side, then flip, and cook for 8-10 minutes on the other side. Add the lemon slices around the chicken in the skillet right after flipping. About 5 minutes later, place them on top of each piece of chicken and continue cooking.
  • Let the chicken reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a cutting board. Tent with foil for 5 minutes.

For the Chimichurri Sauce

  • Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and pulse/blend until just until a chunky sauce forms. Serve on top of the cooked chicken.

Notes

- I only used 1 lemon for this recipe. I cut in in half, got enough juice out for the sauce, then sliced it up.

Nutrition

Serving: 6serving | Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg