GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE AND COCONUT RICE
This delicious spicy sauce is used to marinate the chicken before you grill it as well as to accompany the finished dish. The Coconut Rice is the perfect partner. You can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Obviously the longer you marinate it the better flavour you will get in the chicken. Enjoy!
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- To make the sauce; in a food processor puree the garlic. Add the parsley and chili pepper and process until finely chopped. Add the oil, vinegar, broth and seasonings. Process to blend. Taste and adjust the seasonings. It should be very flavourful and spicy.
- In a zip lock bag combine 3 TBS of the chimichurri sauce with the 2 TBS of oil, stirring until smooth. Add the chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly. Close the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill for medium heat grilling. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, or until no pink is showing. Set aside and keep warm while you prepare the rice.
- In a medium non-stick saucepan toast the coconut over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the rice and sauté for about 3 minutes, until well coated and lightly browned. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the salt, pepper and lime slices. Stir with a fork. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.
- Add the toasted coconut and currants, stirring through with a fork.
- Divide the rice among 6 hot serving plates. Top each serving with a grilled chicken breast and a portion of the remaining chimichurri sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.8, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 400.6, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 35.4
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Addison
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a party or a potluck.
Md.Billal Hossan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The coconut rice is especially popular with kids.
Tamia
[email protected]I'm not a fan of grilled chicken, but I loved this recipe. The chimichurri sauce made all the difference.
Derri Mcgowan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The grilled chicken and coconut rice are both light and refreshing.
Olivia beardsley (Livie)
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables. It was a healthy and delicious meal.
Chiketa Lewis
[email protected]I marinated the chicken in the chimichurri sauce for a few hours before grilling it. It made the chicken extra flavorful and juicy.
Anijha Brown
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the cleanup is minimal.
Sniper Liam7702
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili flakes from the chimichurri sauce. It was still very flavorful.
Sundar Subedi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with rotisserie chicken, and it was still delicious.
Aniya Morales Butterfield
[email protected]I've never had coconut rice before, but it was a great accompaniment to the grilled chicken.
Sumi Rai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in the chimichurri sauce. It was still delicious!
Caetlyn Porter
[email protected]This is the best grilled chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chimichurri sauce is to die for.
NotSoRandom PolishMan
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavors.
Aaabb A
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Marc Silvers
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of coconut rice, but the rest of this dish was so good that I didn't even mind it.
C Brooks
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the chimichurri sauce was amazing! I'll definitely be making that again.
Dahlia Tavarez
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious.
Aubrey Peters
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish! The chimichurri sauce is tangy and herbaceous, and it pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and fluffy coconut rice.
Charles Maddock
[email protected]These grilled chicken breasts were incredibly juicy and flavorful, thanks to the fantastic chimichurri sauce. The coconut rice was a delicious and unique side dish, and the whole meal came together quickly and easily.