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Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce

Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce

This Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl features marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Bowl, Dinner
Cuisine: Argentinian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, very finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper
For the Bowl Base
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa (or rice)
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or cooked)
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 piece avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the chimichurri sauce by mixing parsley, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl.
  3. For the creamy garlic sauce, combine Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
  4. Grill the marinated chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes, turning halfway.
  5. Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and spinach. Top with grilled chicken and chimichurri sauce.
  6. Drizzle with creamy garlic sauce before serving.

Notes

This bowl can be customized with your favorite vegetables or grains.