Description
This Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce layers vibrant flavor on every level. Juicy grilled chicken marinated in herby chimichurri, topped with a garlicky creamy sauce, and paired with a fresh pico de gallo — all served over greens or rice for a hearty, zesty, and satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1/4 red onion, finely diced
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed greens or cooked rice
Instructions
1. In a bowl or food processor, mix parsley, cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, red wine vinegar, chili flakes, olive oil, salt, and pepper to form chimichurri.
2. Coat chicken breasts with half of the chimichurri. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked and charred. Let rest, then slice.
4. In a small bowl, combine yogurt or mayo, 2 cloves grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the garlic sauce.
5. Mix diced tomatoes and red onion with a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt for a quick pico de gallo.
6. In a bowl, layer greens or rice. Top with sliced chicken, a spoon of pico, drizzle remaining chimichurri, and add garlic sauce.
Notes
Use a mix of parsley and cilantro for balanced freshness in the chimichurri.
Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
Store leftover sauces in airtight containers for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bowl Meals
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: grilled chicken bowl, chimichurri chicken, garlic sauce bowl