Description
This Chimichurri Grilled Chicken with Couscous Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish, combining tender grilled chicken with a fresh herb-packed chimichurri sauce and a light couscous salad. It’s a perfect meal for a summer barbecue or a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chimichurri Grilled Chicken:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound chicken thighs
Couscous Salad:
- 2 cups cooked couscous
- 1/4 cup chimichurri
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Make Chimichurri: Combine the parsley, cilantro, oregano, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until small leaves and pieces remain. Add in the vinegar and pulse once more. With the processor going, stream in the olive oil and mix until just combined. Stir in the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Taste and season additionally if needed.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl or dish and pour ¼ cup chimichurri over it. Toss to coat the chicken. Cover and place in the fridge, marinating it for at least 30 minutes or even overnight. While the chicken is marinating, cook the couscous.
- Make Couscous Salad: To make the couscous salad, toss the cooked couscous with ¼ cup chimichurri. Add the tomatoes, feta, and chives along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well. This gets better as it sits!
- Preheat Grill: When ready to grill the chicken, preheat the grill to high. Let it heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken about 5 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the chicken with the couscous salad and the extra chimichurri for drizzling!
Notes
- Chicken thighs are used for extra flavor, but chicken breasts can be substituted.
- Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
- Leftover chimichurri can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
