Elevate your chicken dinner with these vibrant Chimichurri Chicken Bowls, topped with creamy garlic sauce and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:Argentinian
Diet:Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced (for chimichurri)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, combine the parsley, cilantro, oregano, 4 cloves of minced garlic, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and salt and black pepper to taste. Whisk until well blended.
Marinate the Chicken: Reserve half of the chimichurri sauce for serving. Pour the remaining chimichurri over the chicken breasts placed in a shallow dish. Allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the Garlic Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 3 cloves of minced garlic, lemon juice, 1 tsp of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Your Bowls: Divide cooked rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, reserved chimichurri, halved cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle garlic sauce over assembled bowls and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight if you have time. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days.