Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce
Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce is a vibrant and delicious meal that brings together juicy grilled chicken, a zesty chimichurri drizzle, and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish bursts with flavor from fresh herbs and vegetables. It’s an ideal choice for meal prep, allowing you to enjoy nutritious lunches or dinners throughout the week, all while keeping it customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red apple vinegar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mix of olive oil, garlic, parsley, red apple vinegar, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Blend parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt to make chimichurri sauce.
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, garlic until smooth for the garlic sauce.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Assemble bowls by layering greens, sliced chicken, chimichurri drizzle, diced tomatoes, and a scoop of garlic sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 37g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg