Description
Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates your dining experience. This bowl features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, served over fluffy rice and drizzled with creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, it’s customizable to suit any palate while bursting with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing parsley, oregano, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Reserve some for drizzling later.
- Marinate the chicken by placing it in a resealable bag or dish and pouring half of the chimichurri marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard used marinade) and grill for about 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- For the garlic sauce, whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth; add minced garlic and season to taste.
- Cook rice according to package instructions while grilling the chicken.
- Assemble your bowl by layering rice, sliced grilled chicken, reserved chimichurri sauce, and garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg