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Brazilian Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri

Prep15 minCook15 minTotal30 minDifficultyEasy
Brazilian Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Sulphites

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
115.6
total 462.5
Protein
1.2 g
total 4.8 g
Carbs
5.6 g
total 22.5 g
Fat
10.6 g
total 42.2 g

Estimated · based on 9 of 11 ingredients

Smoky grilled chicken thighs draped in bright, garlicky parsley chimichurri. A South American backyard grilling favorite.

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Method

  1. 1
    • chicken thigh4 g
    • olive oil3 tbsp
    • garlic3
    • smoked paprika1 tsp
    • saltto taste
    • black pepperto taste

    Marinate the chicken thighs — Rub the chicken thighs with 1 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 15 minutes.

  2. 2
    • olive oil3 tbsp
    • lime1
    • garlic3
    • fresh parsley40 g
    • red wine vinegar1 tbsp
    • shallot1

    Make the chimichurri — Meanwhile, make the chimichurri: combine parsley, remaining garlic, remaining olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, chili, and shallot in a bowl.

  3. 3
    • chicken thigh4 g

    Grill the chicken until charred — Grill the chicken thighs over medium-high heat for 6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through to 74°C (165°F).

  4. 4
    • chicken thigh4 g

    Rest and top with chimichurri — Rest the chicken for 3 minutes, then spoon the chimichurri generously over the top before serving.

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