Description
A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring chimichurri-marinated grilled chicken, served over cilantro lime rice with a creamy garlic sauce and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
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- For the Chimichurri:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked white rice (or cilantro lime rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Make the chimichurri: In a bowl, combine parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat with 1/2 cup of the chimichurri. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the garlic sauce: In a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6-8 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice among bowls. Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and corn. Drizzle with remaining chimichurri and garlic sauce. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, use cilantro lime rice: add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and juice of 1 lime to cooked rice. You can also substitute Greek yogurt in garlic sauce with sour cream or use a dairy-free version with tahini and lemon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Argentine-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Fat: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 38 g