Description
Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in a zesty, herb-packed chimichurri sauce. Perfect for summer grilling, meal prep, or a flavorful dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 6 to 8 skewers
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Fire up your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix parsley, garlic, shallot, oregano, chili flakes, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Reserve half of the chimichurri. Pour the rest over chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Brush grill grates or grill pan lightly with oil.
- Assemble the Dish: Thread marinated chicken pieces onto soaked skewers evenly.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Brush skewers with extra chimichurri while hot off the grill.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate with extra chimichurri and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Let chicken rest before serving to retain juiciness.
- Double the chimichurri for extra dipping or as a salad dressing.
- Great for meal prep and easy to reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chimichurri chicken, grilled chicken skewers, BBQ chicken, summer grilling, chimichurri marinade, healthy chicken recipe