Chimichurri Chicken Skewers (Grilled & Juicy)
If you're looking for a new dinner to try, you can never go wrong with these flavorful chimichurri chicken skewers. It's so good, it'll be a total hit for sure!
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley loosely packed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
- 6 large fresh basil leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano about 1 tablespoon leaves
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic peeled (about 12g)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Add the parsley, cilantro, basil, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust — if it tastes too sharp, add an extra splash of olive oil to mellow it out. Set aside half of the chimichurri in a separate bowl for serving (do not let it touch raw chicken).
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes. Season all over with the kosher salt and black pepper. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece to ensure even cooking. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading to prevent burning.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F / 200°C. Brush the skewered chicken generously on all sides with chimichurri sauce from the basting portion.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the chicken is lightly charred and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C. Baste with additional chimichurri halfway through grilling.
- Serve the grilled skewers immediately with the reserved (uncontaminated) chimichurri sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 49gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 861mgPotassium: 974mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 1524IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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