Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl paired with a creamy garlic sauce, fresh greens, and juicy diced tomatoes. This recipe combines marinated grilled chicken with a zesty chimichurri sauce and a cooling garlic mayo-based dressing, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including marinating time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course / Bowl
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Chicken and Chimichurri Marinade:
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Sauce:
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
For the Bowl Assembly:
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Make Chimichurri Sauce: In a food processor or bowl, blend the parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt until you achieve a chunky, vibrant chimichurri sauce. Set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and herbs if desired. Chill this creamy garlic sauce in the refrigerator to develop flavor.
- Grill the Chicken: Heat a grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until char marks appear and chicken is cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the Bowl: Layer fresh greens in a bowl, arrange sliced grilled chicken on top, drizzle generously with chimichurri sauce, spoon diced tomatoes over, and finish with a dollop of garlic sauce.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the freshest taste or store each component separately in airtight containers for meal prepping during the week.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a healthier alternative.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- The chimichurri sauce can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For extra protein, add beans or quinoa to the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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