Description
A Flavorful Delight featuring grilled chicken topped with homemade chimichurri and garlic sauce, served over fresh greens and tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Combine remaining fresh parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until ingredients are well combined but still maintaining a slightly chunky texture. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, remaining minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (approximately 200°C). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 74°C. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- Divide fresh greens between serving bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce. Add diced tomatoes and finish with a dollop of garlic sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for longer if possible.
- The chimichurri sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Adjust the spiciness of the chimichurri by varying the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg