Description
Looking for the best chimichurri chicken thighs recipe? This easy and quick dish is simple to prepare and full of bold flavor. Juicy chicken thighs are seared until golden then finished with a fresh herb chimichurri sauce that keeps things healthy and vibrant. Perfect for weeknight dinners meal prep casual gatherings or family meals this recipe delivers satisfying results with minimal effort every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Mix remaining olive oil garlic shallot parsley cilantro vinegar red pepper flakes salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon chimichurri over hot chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor
- Adjust vinegar for acidity preference
- Store sauce separately for freshness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg