Best Chimichurri Chicken
This Chimichurri Chicken serves 4 portions at 382 calories each, functioning as a lean protein base rather than a complete meal. Quick stovetop preparation makes it ideal for pairing with your choice of carbs and fats, giving you full macro control for whatever your training phase demands.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(120g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(120g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Chili Peppers, Dried, Red(15g)
- •Oregano, Dried(4g)
- •1/2 - 1 level teaspoon coarse salt (adjust to your tastes)
- •1/2 teaspoon pepper (adjust to your tastes)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
Instructions
- 1Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to release all of the flavours into the oil before using. (Chimichurri can be prepared and refrigerated for 24 hours before serving.) Makes 1 cup.
- 2Season chicken with salt, pour 4 tablespoons of Chimichurri out into a shallow dish and coat chicken. Allow to marinate for 20 minutes (if time allows). Reserve untouched marinade to serve later.
- 3Heat a small amount of oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken fillets on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes each side). Once chicken is cooked, set aside and allow to rest.
- 4Spoon remaining chimichurri over each chicken thigh (about 2-3 tablespoons of chimichurri per person), or allow your guests to dip their chicken in a small dip bowl of chimichurri.
Nutrition — Per Serving
382
calories
5g
protein
31g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Saturated fat
- 4.3g
- Sodium
- 32 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.8g
4 servings per batch · ~132g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Best Chimichurri Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains only 5g of protein and 382 calories, with 31g fat and 25g carbs. This is a very low-protein option and not suitable as a primary protein source for lifters.
How long does Best Chimichurri Chicken take to prep?
This is quick prep and yields 4 servings on the stovetop, so preparation is fast if you're making it as a side or occasional dinner.
Is Best Chimichurri Chicken good for muscle gain?
At only 5g protein per serving, this recipe is not designed as a muscle-building meal. You would need to pair it with a separate high-protein item (like lean beef or whey) to make it functional for hitting daily protein targets.
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