Chimichurri Chicken Thighs Recipe
Chimichurri Chicken Thighs Recipe is bold, flavorful, and effortless. It combines juicy chicken thighs with a vibrant herb sauce.
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs skin-on
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tbsp dried
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Rub olive oil on both sides of chicken.
- In a bowl, add parsley, garlic, and oregano.
- Pour in olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Add crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the chimichurri until fully combined.
- Reserve half sauce for later serving.
- Coat chicken with half of the sauce.
- Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F or grill to medium-high.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or grill until done.
- Turn chicken halfway through cooking.
- Remove and rest chicken for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with reserved chimichurri before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Let chicken marinate overnight for deeper taste.
- Grill marks add smoky flavor and crisp skin.
- Always reserve chimichurri before marinating.
- Use meat thermometer to check doneness (165°F).