Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup pickled red onions (optional)
1/2 cup roasted vegetables (bell peppers or zucchini)
Extra chimichurri sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
1-Marinate the chicken: Pat chicken dry, coat with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; marinate at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
2-Prepare the chimichurri: Mix chopped parsley, cilantro, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper; slowly stir in olive oil until chunky; let rest to meld flavors.
3-Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat (400°F); cook chicken 5‑6 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 160°F; rest 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
4-Cook the grain and roast the vegetables: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package; toss diced veggies with oil, salt, and pepper, roast at 400°F for 20 minutes until caramelized.
5-Assemble the bowls: Scoop cooked grain into bowls, top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, roasted vegetables, and pickled onions; drizzle generously with chimichurri and serve.
Last Step:
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💡 Make the chimichurri sauce a few hours ahead or the day before — the garlic and herbs soften into the oil for an even deeper flavor.
🌶️ Dial the heat up or down by adjusting the crushed red pepper flakes or adding a little minced fresh jalapeño.
🔄 Swap the chicken for shrimp, steak, or portobello mushrooms, and trade the rice for quinoa, cauliflower rice, or a bed of greens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Marinate: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentine
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
