Description
This Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful and healthy dinner packed with juicy grilled chicken, vibrant chimichurri, and creamy garlic sauce. It’s perfect for meal prep, dinner bowls, or a protein-rich lunch. A must-try chicken recipe with bold herbs and rich sauces.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of chimichurri in a bowl. Add chicken thighs, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Make the chimichurri: Mix parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let rest.
3. In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth. Chill until serving.
4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and charred.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, sliced grilled chicken, chimichurri, and garlic sauce. Add optional toppings like avocado or roasted veggies if desired.
Notes
Use chicken breasts if preferred, but avoid overcooking.
Marinating enhances both flavor and tenderness.
Chimichurri and garlic sauce taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Latin-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg