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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

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Grilled Chicken Breasts With Chimichurri Sauce

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Ingredients:

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10 medium garlic cloves, peeled and dark ends removed
1 bunch italian parsley, stems removed
3/4 cup olive oil , plus
2 tsp olive oil (divided )
1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
3/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed hot pepper flakes (to taste)
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
3 whole boneless chicken breasts, halved and flattened

Directions:

To make chimichurri sauce: In food processor fitted with metal blade, puree garlic.
Add parsley and process until finely chopped.
Add 3/4 cup oil, vinegar, water or chicken broth, and seasonings, and process.
Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary. It should be very flavorful and spicy.
For marinade: In small mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce, with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix until smooth; taste for seasoning.
Place chicken breasts in a sealable bag and pour in marinade, making sure marinade is evenly distributed.
Zip bag and refrigerate 1/2 hour to 4 hours.
Prepare barbecue for medium-heat grilling.
Remove chicken from marinade and grill about 3 inches from flame, 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until no pink color is showing.
Place on platter and serve with sauce on the side.
Advance prep. tip: The sauce can be made up to 6 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Remove from fridge half an hour before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	400.93 Kcal (1679 kJ)
Calories from fat	297.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.08g	51%
Cholesterol	69.62mg	23%
Sodium	384.84mg	16%
Potassium	370.78mg	8%
Total Carbs	3.66g	1%
Sugars	1.65g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	1%
Protein	23.95g	48%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	22.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	231.15 Kcal (968 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.07g	51%
Cholesterol	40.14mg	23%
Sodium	221.87mg	16%
Potassium	213.77mg	8%
Total Carbs	2.11g	1%
Sugars	0.95g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	1%
Protein	13.81g	48%
Vitamin C	1mg	3%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	12.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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