Chimichurri 'Cued Chicken

Name: Chimichurri 'Cued Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 4 smalls bay leaves; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh basil; 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 9 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 servings Chimichurri Sauce; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 4 servings Olive oil for brushing grill; 2 Tbsps orange zest; 118 milliliters finely chopped fresh oregano; 1 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper; 1 poblano chile, stem removed and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 serrano chile, stem removed and coarsely chopped; 59 milliliters sherry vinegar; 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

Chimichurri 'Cued Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 608 calories, 32g of protein, and 49g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Not It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and דל פחמימות, diet. Head to the store and pick up bay leaves, serrano chile, sea salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the orange zest you could follow this main course with the Orange-Infused Dark Chocolate Ice Cream with Toasted Walnuts as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of South American cuisine.

Instructions

Rub chicken with pepper. In a bowl, combine orange zest, chili powder, and salt. Rub evenly over chicken.

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Chili Powder

Orange Zest

Whole Chicken

Pepper

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Bowl

Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Preheat grill.

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Grill

For the Chimichurri Sauce, process garlic, bay leaves, chiles, salt, and 1/4 cup vinegar in a blender; process until a paste forms, scraping down sides as needed.

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Chimichurri

Bay Leaves

Vinegar

Chili Pepper

Garlic

Salt

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Blender

Transfer to a bowl, and stir in parsley, oregano, and basil.

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Oregano

Parsley

Basil

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Bowl

Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil and 2 tablespoons hot water until well-combined. Keep at room temperature until serving. (Sauce can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days.)

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Vinegar

Sauce

Water

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Lightly brush grill rack with oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Grill

Place the chicken, skin side down, on grill, and cook, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes or until well-browned on all sides and the internal temperature reaches 165 when tested with a meat thermometer. Arrange the chicken on a platter, and serve Chimichurri Sauce on the side.

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Chimichurri

Meat

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