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Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce

Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce

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Fire up dinner with this bold, fresh Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce—juicy grilled chicken, herby chimichurri, and a cool, creamy garlic drizzle over rice, greens, cherry tomatoes, and avocado. It’s a fast, weeknight‑friendly meal that tastes like a restaurant favorite yet comes together at home in under an hour. Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunch ideas, or a satisfying easy dinner. Balanced, colorful, and customizable, this bowl ticks all the boxes: easy recipe, quick dinner, healthy-ish comfort food, and food ideas the whole family will request again. Great for dinner ideas, quick breakfast (with an egg!), or a healthy snack portion, too.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine American, Latin Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Chef’s Knife

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup chimichurri sauce (for marinade)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cup cooked rice (or quinoa)
  • 2 cup mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large avocado, diced

Garlic Sauce

  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water (to thin)
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt

Finishing

  • 0.25 cup chimichurri sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions
 

  • Marinate: Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper, then coat with 1/2 cup chimichurri. Marinate 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).
  • Make Garlic Sauce: Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth. Chill.
  • Grill Chicken: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and oil lightly. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side until charred and 165°F inside. Rest 5 minutes; slice.
  • Build Bases: Divide rice and greens among 4 bowls.
  • Assemble: Top with sliced chicken, tomatoes, and avocado.
  • Finish & Serve: Drizzle garlic sauce and remaining chimichurri. Add herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Store components separately for up to 3 days; add avocado right before serving. Swap rice for cauliflower rice or quinoa to lighten it up.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 720mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chimichurri chicken, Easy dinner, garlic sauce, gluten free option, grilled chicken bowl, healthy meal prep, high protein, quick weeknight dinner, rice bowl
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