Description
Spice up your mealtime with this flavor-loaded Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Bowl with Garlic Sauce—a vibrant dish that’s perfect for quick dinner ideas, healthy lunch prep, or an easy dinner the whole family will love. Juicy grilled chicken marinated in zesty chimichurri, paired with fluffy rice, crisp veggies, and creamy garlic sauce makes this one of the best high-protein, balanced meals you can whip up. It’s the ideal choice when you need wholesome food ideas that feel exciting, satisfying, and nourishing all in one bowl.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup fresh parsley
1 cup fresh cilantro
4 garlic cloves
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup cucumber slices
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Blend parsley, cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to make chimichurri.
2. Set aside half of the chimichurri. Marinate chicken in the other half for 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, then slice.
4. Mix yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to make garlic sauce.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic sauce, and reserved chimichurri.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Use fresh herbs for a bold, authentic chimichurri taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: South American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, grilled chicken bowl, healthy lunch, meal prep ideas