Description
This Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce is a flavorful and balanced meal featuring juicy grilled chicken marinated in a vibrant chimichurri sauce, topped with a creamy garlic sauce, fresh veggies, and greens. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Red wine vinegar
- ½ cup Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
For Garlic Sauce:
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- Fresh herbs, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, parsley, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Chimichurri: Blend parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt to create a chunky chimichurri sauce.
- Make Garlic Sauce: Combine mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Chill in the fridge.
- Grill Chicken: Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice and set aside.
- Assemble Bowls: Layer greens in bowls, top with sliced chicken, drizzle with chimichurri, add diced tomatoes, and finish with a dollop of garlic sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
- Allow the grilled chicken to rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
- Adjust garlic and lemon levels in the sauce according to personal taste preferences.
- This recipe pairs well with a base of rice or quinoa for added heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
