Description
A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring grilled chicken marinated in zesty chimichurri sauce, served over fresh greens with diced tomatoes and a creamy garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 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
- Marinate chicken: Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate 30+ minutes.
- Make chimichurri: Blend remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup parsley, 4 cloves garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt until chunky.
- Prepare garlic sauce: Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and remaining garlic. Chill until serving.
- Grill chicken: Cook marinated chicken on preheated grill 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble bowls: Layer greens, sliced chicken, tomatoes, chimichurri sauce, and garlic sauce.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight.
- Chimichurri sauce can be made 3 days in advance.
- Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- For vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg