Maple Grove Style Grilled Chicken with Herb Chimichurri
Tender grilled chicken breasts brushed with a vibrant herb chimichurri sauce inspired by fresh Midwestern flavors. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to create the chimichurri sauce and set aside.
- Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat to 400°F.
- Step 3: Brush 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) lightly with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Step 5: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 6: Spoon the herb chimichurri generously over the grilled chicken breasts before serving.









