Chimichurri Grilled Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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Juicy chicken skewers marinated in a zesty chimichurri sauce, grilled to perfection with a smoky char. This Latin American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, red onion, cilantro for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 small, minced red onion
1/4 cup (10g) fresh, chopped cilantro
2 tbsp (30ml) red wine vinegar
3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp (6g) kosher salt
1/2 tsp (2g) freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix onion, cilantro, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Thread chicken onto skewers. Heat a grill to medium-high. Cook skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through and charred at the edges.
Step 3: Serve immediately with extra chimichurri sauce drizzled over the top.