Ingredients
Chimichurri:
- ¾ cup mint
- ¾ cup parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- zest of one lemon
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Chicken:
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- ¾ cup chimichurri
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all chimichurri ingredients in blender or vitamix and puree
- Toss chicken thighs with ¼ cup of the chimichurri and marinate 45 minutes to 2 hours.
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place chicken on baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, bake ~40 minutes.
- Serve with remaining chimichurri sauce.