Chimichurri Chicken Bowl (Printable Version)

Tender herb-marinated chicken over rice with fresh vegetables and vibrant chimichurri sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chimichurri Marinade & Sauce

01 - 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
02 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
05 - 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chicken

10 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 1.5 pounds
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Bowl Assembly

13 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
18 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped for garnish
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly blended. Reserve 1/3 cup as finishing sauce.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour remaining chimichurri marinade over chicken, ensuring complete coating. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor development.
03 - Preheat grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and season both sides with additional salt and pepper.
04 - Grill or pan-sear chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked and juices run clear when pierced. Allow 5 minutes resting time before slicing.
05 - Divide cooked rice equally among 4 bowls. Arrange sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion on top of rice in each bowl.
06 - Drizzle reserved chimichurri sauce over each bowl. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy thanks to that bright herb marinade working its magic while you do other things.
  • It's flexible enough to adapt to what's in your fridge, but bold enough to never feel boring.
02 -
  • Always reserve a portion of chimichurri before the raw chicken touches it—this is not optional if you want a bright, punchy sauce at the end.
  • Don't skip the resting period after cooking; it's the difference between dry chicken and chicken that actually feels luxurious.
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook at the same rate instead of having thick parts that are overdone and thin parts that are perfect.
  • If you can't grill, a hot cast iron skillet produces the same gorgeous crust and flavor without outdoor equipment.
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