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Here, we share The Culinistas’ recipe for Chimichurri Chicken.
Chimichurri Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4)
1 Fresno chili, stem & seeds removed, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 TB lemon juice
1 TB lemon zest
½ TB cumin, ground
½ tsp onion powder
¼ cup cilantro
¼ cup parsley
1 tsp oregano, minced
¼ cup + 2 TB olive oil
4 chicken breasts, skin-on, bone-in
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Make the chimichurri: In a small bowl, mix chili, garlic, lemon juice, zest, cumin & onion powder. Let sit for 10 mins. In a high-speed blender, add chili mixture, cilantro, parsley, and oregano. Stream in ¼ cup oil while pulsing. Season with salt & pepper.
3. In a large pan, heat 2 TB oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add skin side down to the pan. Sear until the skin is golden brown, 8-10 mins; flip to the other side. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, 15-20 mins.
4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then debone and slice. Serve the chicken with the chimichurri on the side or drizzled over top.
CHEF TIPS
Shopping:
1 lemon yields 3-4 TB of juice; for this recipe, we suggest one lemon.
Taste:
Some chilies might be too hot; add half first and then add more.
Technique:
Cooked chicken has the internal temp of 165°F.
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