Chimichurri Chicken

  5.0 – 2 reviews  • Poultry
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 1 hr 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Intermediate
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 1 hr 20 min
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. Six 8-ounce boneless skin-on chicken breasts
  2. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  3. 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  4. 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
  5. 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
  6. 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  7. 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
  8. 2 tablespoons honey
  9. 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  10. 3 cloves garlic
  11. 1 shallot, chopped
  12. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  13. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  14. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  15. 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  16. 4 cups peeled and large-diced sweet potatoes
  17. 1 teaspoon dark chili powder
  18. 1 pinch cayenne
  19. 1/4 cup molasses
  20. 2 bunches kale, cut into a chiffonade
  21. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  22. 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. For the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and allow it to heat up. Place the chicken breasts in the pan skin-side down, making sure not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed. Sear one side of the chicken until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken over and finish cooking until cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F., 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. For the chimichurri: Combine the grapeseed oil, parsley, vinegar, cilantro, honey, oregano, garlic, shallot, red pepper flakes and salt in a food processor and process slowly. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and mix to combine. The final product should be smooth but have a bit of texture to it.
  3. For the sweet potatoes: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the grapeseed oil and allow it to heat up. Add the sweet potatoes and cook on high to sear, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook the the potatoes, stirring regularly, until tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Add the chili powder and cayenne and saute for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the spices. Add the molasses and cook, stirring, until glazed, 3 to 4 minutes. The potatoes should be tender but not falling apart.
  5. Just before serving, heat the sweet potatoes over high heat and add the kale. Cook until the kale is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. To plate: Divide the sweet potatoes and kale among 6 plates, placing the vegetables in the center of the plates. Lay the chicken breast over the sweet potatoes. Spoon about 2 ounces of the chimichurri over each of the chicken breast. Garnish with the chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 831
Total Fat 54 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugar 22 g
Protein 43 g
Cholesterol 116 mg
Sodium 1121 mg
Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 831
Total Fat 54 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 46 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Sugar 22 g
Protein 43 g
Cholesterol 116 mg
Sodium 1121 mg

Reviews

Robin Smith
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