Delicious Grilled Chicken with Vibrant Chimichurri Sauce - Easy Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons olive oil Salt and black pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh or canned jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 2 teaspoons dried oregano

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
2. Brush chicken with 4 teaspoons olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Place on oiled grid. Grill, covered, over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
3. To prepare sauce, combine parsley, remaining 1/2 cup olive oil, vinegar, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, oregano and salt and black pepper to taste. Serve over chicken.

Tip Chimichurri salsa has a fresh, green color. Serve it with grilled steak or fish as well as chicken. Chimichurri will remain fresh tasting for 24 hours. This recipe appears in: Middle Eastern NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/4 of salsa Sodium 382 mg Protein 36 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 3 g Cholesterol 108 mg Saturated Fat 8 g Total Fat 46 g Calories from Fat 73 % Calories 577