Description
This vibrant Chimichurri Chicken, marinated in herby chimichurri sauce and roasted to perfection, brings Argentine flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 batch fresh chimichurri sauce
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and all spices in a bowl.
- Coat chicken thoroughly with the marinade.
- Marinate covered in fridge for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Arrange chicken skin-up on a baking sheet with space in between.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare chimichurri sauce while chicken cooks.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with a generous chimichurri drizzle.
Notes
For an extra crispy skin, sear the chicken thighs before roasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg