RCI-MT.004.0265.001
Chimichurri Chicken Strips
Chimichurri Chicken Strips Lemony, garlicky and lots of parsley! This is a delicious marinade that is typically used on beef, but its flavors make it outstanding on chicken or seafood.
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- boneless skinless chicken breasts1½ lbscut in strips
- 1 cup
- garlic3 clovesminced
- ⅓ cup
- ¼ cup
- 2 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon
- coarse grind black pepper½ teaspoon
- dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano½ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon
Method
1
Combine minced parsley, minced garlic, ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon oregano, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a bowl to create the chimichurri sauce. Stir well and set aside.
2
Pat the 1½ lbs chicken breast strips dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.
4
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the chicken strips to the skillet in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
5 minutes
5
Flip the chicken strips and cook for an additional 4–7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the meat is cooked through.
5 minutes
6
Transfer the cooked chicken strips to a serving platter and pour the remaining chimichurri sauce over the top, tossing gently to coat.
7
Serve immediately while the chicken is still warm.