Chicken with Chimichuri Sauce
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Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast topped with a vibrant, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This dish is not only delicious but also packs a nutritional punch with 11.48g of protein per serving.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Chicken with Chimichuri Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Chicken with Chimichuri Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast topped with a fresh and herbaceous sauce, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- •2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- •1 lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 4Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 5In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, remaining olive oil, and lemon juice to make the chimichurri sauce.
- 6Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 7Serve the chicken topped with the chimichurri sauce.
Chef Tips
- Substitute chicken thighs for darker, juicier meat.
- Chimichurri sauce can be made a day ahead to enhance flavors.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.