Description
A delicious and vibrant Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl topped with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- In a food processor or bowl, blend parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt into a chunky chimichurri sauce.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, garlic, and herbs to create the garlic sauce. Chill it in the fridge.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Let it rest and slice.
- Layer greens in a bowl, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with chimichurri, spoon diced tomatoes, and finish with a generous scoop of garlic sauce.
- Serve immediately or store each component separately for meal prep.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made with different protein options, such as shrimp or tofu.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg