Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce. This delicious dish features juicy grilled chicken marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, complemented by a creamy garlic dressing and fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this healthy bowl is brimming with nutrients while still being incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and colors as you assemble this beautiful bowl that can impress at any gathering or family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Red apple vinegar
- ½ cup Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Ensure chicken is well coated and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by blending parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until chunky.
- Make the garlic sauce by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, minced garlic, and remaining herbs in a separate bowl; chill until ready to use.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the marinated chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Assemble your bowl by layering fresh greens first, followed by sliced grilled chicken, chimichurri sauce, diced tomatoes, and a scoop of garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American/Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg