Description
Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings together juicy grilled chicken, fresh chimichurri sauce, and a creamy garlic drizzle over a nutritious base. This meal is perfect for lunch or dinner, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Simple to prepare and customizable, you can add your favorite toppings like sliced avocado or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 avocado sliced (optional)
- 1 cup roasted vegetables (optional)
- 1/2 cup pickled onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chimichurri by finely chopping parsley and cilantro, then mixing with minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Make the garlic sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in olive oil, salt, pepper, and chimichurri for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve over a base of rice or quinoa topped with grilled chicken, chimichurri sauce, and garlic dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg