Description
Fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy a vibrant, flavor-packed Grilled Chicken Chimichurri Bowl—a perfect fusion of smoky grilled chicken, herbaceous chimichurri, creamy mashed potatoes, and fresh, crunchy veggies. This easy recipe is a winner for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, and even weekly meal prep. If you’re on the hunt for quick dinner ideas, healthy bowls, or bold-flavored food ideas, this dish delivers on all fronts with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of 0.5 lime
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley packed
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.33 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup fresh arugula or spinach
1 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
Optional: sliced avocado, pickled onions, black beans, feta cheese
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Coat chicken breasts thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
2. In a food processor or blender, add parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pulse until chopped. Slowly add olive oil while blending until combined but still chunky.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill chicken 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C). Let rest 5–10 minutes.
4. While chicken rests, prepare bowl components: warm mashed potatoes, wash and dry greens, and dice tomatoes or prepare pico de gallo.
5. Slice the grilled chicken. Assemble bowl starting with mashed potatoes, then add greens and tomatoes. Place sliced chicken on top.
6. Drizzle with chimichurri. Add optional toppings like avocado or pickled onions.
7. Serve immediately or store in meal prep containers for later.
8. Enjoy warm or cold as a high-protein, balanced meal.
Notes
Chimichurri develops deeper flavor if made a few hours in advance—let it sit!
Make extra grilled chicken to use in wraps, salads, or tacos throughout the week.
Don’t skip the resting time after grilling—this keeps the chicken juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentine-inspired fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: grilled chicken bowl, chimichurri chicken, healthy dinner, quick lunch, meal prep bowls