Marinated chicken chops with chimichurri
Juicy, marinated chicken chops grilled to perfection and topped with vibrant, herb-packed chimichurri. This bold and flavorful dish is perfect for warm-weather meals or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken chops
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 small shallot, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: If grilling, heat grill to medium-high. If pan-searing, preheat pan until lightly smoking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Oil grill grates or pan surface.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess.
- Cook to Perfection: Grill or sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (75°C or 165°F inside).
- Finishing Touches: Let chicken rest. Mix chimichurri: parsley, oregano, shallots, garlic, chili flakes, vinegar, olive oil. Season to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate chicken and drizzle generously with chimichurri. Serve with rice or bread.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for richer flavor.
- Let chicken rest before serving to keep juices locked in.
- Chop herbs by hand for best chimichurri texture.
- Chimichurri improves if made ahead and chilled.
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