Chimichurri Chicken Bowl (Print)

Tender herb-marinated chicken with fresh vegetables over rice

# 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
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

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Reserve 1/3 cup of the chimichurri mixture separately for serving sauce.
02 - Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the remaining chimichurri mixture over the chicken, ensuring complete coating on all sides. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for enhanced flavor development.
03 - Preheat a grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat approximately 5 minutes before cooking.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade and season both sides with additional salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal juices run clear. Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
05 - Divide cooked rice evenly among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with sliced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, avocado slices, and thinly sliced red onion.
06 - Drizzle reserved chimichurri sauce over each bowl. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The recipe is naturally gluten-free and packed with fresh ingredients.
  • The homemade chimichurri works as both a deep marinade and a bright finishing sauce.
  • It is a well-balanced meal with 32g of protein per serving.
02 -
  • Always let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes after grilling to ensure the juices redistribute for maximum tenderness.
  • Marinate the chicken for the full 4 hours if time allows to achieve the deepest flavor penetration.
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