#Chimichurri #Chicken #Recipe

Chimichurri Chicken Recipe
#Chimichurri #Chicken #Recipe

Chimichurri Chicken marinated in authentic Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce seared then baked to juicy perfection.

Ingredients

For the Chimichurri

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley - chopped
• 4 cloves garlic - chopped
• 1 shallot - chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 small red chili -

• seeded and diced (or 2 tsp crushed red pepper)
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

For the Chicken

• 8 chicken thighs - bone-in, skin-on
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

For the Chimichurri Sauce

1. Add the chopped parsley, garlic, shallot, oregano, red chili (or crushed red pepper), red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until finely minced (take care not to turn it into a thick paste from over processing).
2. Transfer the mixture to a clean bowl and pour the olive oil over the mixture. Gently mix to combine. 

For the Chicken

1. Marinate the chicken - Transfer 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce to a large mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix well to combine. Add the chicken thighs to the mixing bowl and, using your hands, mix well to completely coat the chicken in sauce.
2. Allow chicken to marinate for .........
3. ..........

Original Article from theforkedspoon.com

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