Chimichurri Chicken Thighs
These chimichurri chicken thighs come together easily in one skillet. They're caramelized on the stove, then baked until tender and packed with fresh, herby flavor.
Equipment
- 12-inch oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 5 or 6, depending on the size)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
For the chimichurri
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ small jalapeño seeds and ribs removed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup loosely packed cilantro
- ⅓ cup loosely packed flat leaf parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a food processor, combine all the ingredients for the chimichurri. Pulse for a little bit, then stop the food processor and use a small spatula to scrape down the sides. Pulse again until the herbs are finely pulverized. Set it aside for later.
- Use kitchen shears to trim any excess fat off the chicken thighs. In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Sprinkle it evenly over all the chicken thighs.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, seasoned side down, and cook for 4 minutes undisturbed, or until the chicken is caramelized.
- Flip the chicken thighs over, remove the pan from the heat, and pour about two thirds of the chimichurri sauce over the chicken thighs.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 22 minutes.
- Pour the remaining chimichurri in a ramekin and serve alongside the chicken thighs. This dish tastes great with white rice!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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