Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce. This delightful dish features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, paired with a creamy garlic dressing and fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep or a nutritious dinner, this bowl is bursting with herby, tangy, and savory notes that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or enjoying a weeknight meal, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- ¼ cup red apple vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Blend parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a food processor to make chimichurri sauce.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, and herbs to create the garlic sauce; chill it.
- Grill marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through; let rest before slicing.
- Assemble bowls by layering fresh greens on the bottom, adding sliced grilled chicken on top, drizzling with chimichurri sauce, and spooning diced tomatoes over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg