Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers

I found an easy recipe for grilled chimichurri chicken skewers on Get Inspired Everyday that looked delicious, so I made them for dinner. The chimichurri was a breeze to throw together, and the smell was amazing. I marinated the chicken in half of the chimichurri for an hour before skewering the pieces with tomatoes and red onion. I grilled the skewers on my grill pan, and the chicken turned out juicy and flavorful while the veggies were crisp-tender and delicious. I served the skewers with the remaining sauce, and we all thought these chicken kebabs were tasty and paired nicely with some garlic rice, spicy zucchini, and a loaded garden salad.

Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers

Chimichurri Sauce:

• ½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• ¼ cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves
• ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 serrano pepper, diced, to taste
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
• ½ red onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
• A handful of grape tomatoes

How to Make Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Skewers

Prepare the chimichurri sauce by finely chopping the fresh herbs. Combine the chopped cilantro, parsley, and basil in a small bowl. Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and serrano pepper. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle.

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

Whisk the chimichurri sauce and pour half into a bowl; cover and set aside on the counter for later use.

Marinate the chicken by placing it in the other bowl with the remaining chimichurri sauce. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Make the skewers by alternating the chicken pieces, red onion, and grape tomatoes. Discard the chicken marinade.

Season the skewers with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spray the grill pan with cooking spray, then add the chicken skewers to the pan. Don’t overcrowd the grill pan.

Turn the skewers every 3-4 minutes, for a total of about 9-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Place the chicken on a serving plate and serve with the reserved marinade. Enjoy.