Argentinian Grilled Chicken with Chimichurri

Ingredients

• •4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp paprika
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1/2 tsp cumin
• •Juice of 1 lemon
• •1 cup fresh parsley leaves
• •1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• •4 cloves garlic
• •1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• •1/2 cup olive oil (for chimichurri)
• •Salt and pepper to taste (for chimichurri)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, cumin, and lemon juice to create a marinade for the chicken.

3. 3

   Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

4. 4

   While the chicken marinates, prepare the chimichurri sauce: in a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Blend until smooth but still slightly chunky.

5. 5

   Season the chimichurri with salt and pepper to taste, then set it aside.

6. 6

   Once the grill is hot, place the marinated chicken on it. Grill for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

8. 8

   Serve the grilled chicken with chimichurri sauce drizzled on top or on the side. Enjoy!