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Chimichurri Chicken with Homemade Herb Sauce

Juicy chicken topped with fresh herb chimichurri.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Argentine-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Homemade Chimichurri Sauce:
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce: Start by chopping the parsley and cilantro very finely. Add them to a bowl along with minced garlic, chili flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the red wine vinegar and olive oil, then stir until everything blends into a loose, vibrant sauce. Set it aside so the flavors can mingle.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in so each piece feels well coated.
  3. Heat the Pan: Place a large skillet over medium heat. Let it warm fully before adding the chicken. This helps create a light golden crust and keeps the chicken from sticking.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for several minutes on each side until golden and fully cooked through. Turn only once to keep the juices inside.
  5. Rest and Sauce: Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest briefly. Spoon generous amounts of chimichurri sauce over the warm chicken so it melts into the surface.
  6. Serve Fresh: Finish with an extra drizzle of sauce right before serving. The contrast between warm chicken and fresh herbs brings everything together.