Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce. This dish features succulent grilled chicken marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, topped with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh vegetables. It’s perfect for meal prep or a balanced dinner, offering a delightful mix of herby, tangy, and savory tastes that will impress your family or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Red apple 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
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, garlic, parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by blending parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt until chunky.
- For the garlic sauce, mix mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, and any additional garlic. Chill until ready to use.
- Grill the marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow resting before slicing.
- Assemble your bowl with fresh greens as the base, topped with sliced chicken, chimichurri sauce, diced tomatoes, and garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Experiment with different greens or add toppings like avocado or nuts for extra texture.