Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)
Grilled chicken with zesty chimichurri, fresh vegetables, rice, and creamy garlic sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chimichurri Marinade
01 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
02 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
05 - 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - ½ tsp red pepper flakes
08 - ½ tsp kosher salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Grilled Chicken
10 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
11 - 2 tbsp olive oil
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garlic Sauce
13 - ½ cup mayonnaise
14 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt
15 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
16 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Bowl Assembly
18 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 avocado, sliced
21 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
22 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
23 - ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
24 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
25 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Reserve ⅓ cup separately for final drizzling.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour chimichurri marinade over chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Marinate for minimum 20 minutes or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in small bowl until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until serving.
04 - Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high temperature. Lightly brush marinated chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
05 - Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
06 - Layer rice base in each bowl. Arrange sliced grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red cabbage on top. Drizzle with reserved chimichurri and garlic sauce. Garnish with feta cheese if desired, fresh herbs, and lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chimichurri marinade transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary with minimal effort
- Everything can be prepped ahead, making weeknight dinners feel special without the stress
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- Reserving some chimichurri before marinating is crucial because you need that fresh sauce for drizzling at the end
- Letting the grilled chicken rest for five minutes keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
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- Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking