Ingredients
– For the Chimichurri Sauce:
– 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup olive oil
– 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– Salt and pepper to taste
– For the Grilled Chicken:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– Juice of 1 lime
– Salt and pepper to taste
– For the Garlic Sauce:
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons sour cream
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt to taste
– For the Bowl:
– 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, sliced
– 1 cup mixed greens (spinach, arugula, etc.)
– Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Creating this flavorful Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce is simple. Follow these easy steps:
1. Make Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, combine parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well, and set aside.
2. Prepare the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or overnight if you prefer.
3. Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and have nice grill marks. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
4. Prepare Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Assemble the Bowl: In each serving bowl, layer cooked quinoa or brown rice, followed by mixed greens, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices.
6. Drizzle with Sauces: Generously drizzle the chimichurri sauce over the assembled bowls, followed by a dollop of garlic sauce.
7. Garnish: Finish with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 38g