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Grilled chicken thighs topped with chimichurri, served with pearl couscous, roasted tomatoes, and feta.

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken with Couscous Salad


  • Author: Emma Hart
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A bright, herb-packed dish with juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in chimichurri sauce, served with a fresh couscous salad featuring cherry tomatoes, feta, and chives.


Ingredients

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Chimichurri Grilled Chicken
1 cup fresh cilantro
⅔ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
⅔ cup olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb chicken thighs
Couscous Salad
2 cups cooked couscous
¼ cup chimichurri sauce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tbsp chopped chives


Instructions

  1. Make chimichurri sauce: Add parsley, cilantro, oregano, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add apple cider vinegar and pulse again. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil until combined. Stir in salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning as desired.

  2. Marinate chicken: Place chicken thighs in a shallow dish. Pour ¼ cup chimichurri over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight for stronger flavor.

  3. Make couscous salad: In a large bowl, toss cooked couscous with ¼ cup chimichurri sauce. Add halved tomatoes, feta, and chives. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Toss and set aside to let flavors develop.

  4. Grill chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat for 10–15 minutes. Grill chicken 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  5. Rest & serve: Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Serve with couscous salad and extra chimichurri drizzled on top for added flavor.

Notes

Fresh herbs provide bright, aromatic flavors.

Preheat grill for char and caramelization.

Rest chicken to lock in juices.

Make couscous salad ahead; serve chilled.

Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish, Salad
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: South American-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 485
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 460 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

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