Description
Chimichurri Chicken Thighs are bright, juicy, and packed with bold flavor. Marinated in a vibrant chimichurri of parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, red wine vinegar, and olive oil, then finished with extra sauce for a zesty finish. Grill, bake, or air-fry for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or potatoes for a complete meal. Perfect for summer cookouts and meal prep, delivering fresh herb notes and smoky char in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the chimichurri sauce (marinade + topping):
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to form the chimichurri.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add half of the chimichurri sauce to the chicken, coating well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Grill: Cook chicken over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Bake: 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes.
- Air Fry: 380°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes.
- Spoon the remaining fresh chimichurri over the chicken before serving.
- Serve with rice, grilled veggies, salad, or roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Marinate at least 20 minutes; overnight yields more flavor.
- Bone-in thighs provide more flavor; adjust cook time if using boneless.
- Chimichurri can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for meal prep in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill, Bake, Air Fry
- Cuisine: Latin American, Argentinian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal (approx.)
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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