Chimichuri Chicken

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Course dinner|lunch

Servings 4

Calories 335 kcal

4 nos. Boneless chicken breast or whole leg (Whole leg – including thigh and drumstick)
4-5 tbsp Chimichuri sauce
6-8 Spring onions, sliced into rings
1 cup Mushroom, thick slices
1½ cup Cabbage, shredded
1 Capsicum, medium, cut into strips
1 Red Bell peppers, medium cut into strips
1 Yellow bell pepper, medium, cut into strips
10-12 Baby Corn, preboiled
1 cup Carrot, diagonally cut
1 cup French beans , cut into big diagonals
2 nos. Green chilies, finely chopped
2 tbsp Sesame seeds
½ tbsp Pounded pepper
1 tbsp Olive oil
2-3 tbsp Vinegar or lemon juice or to taste
2-3 tbsp Honey
Salt-to-taste

Marinate the chicken in half of the Chimichuri sauce and refrigerate for 1 hour or more
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add the sesame seeds, and half of the sliced spring onion, sauté
Add the mushrooms, followed by the French beans and carrot batons, sauté for 2-3 minutes
Add the shredded cabbage, baby corn, and the strips of bell-peppers, sauté again for another 3 minutes or so
Mix in the chopped green chilies, pounded pepper, salt, and a dash of vinegar and honey
Remove from pan and keep aside
Add very little oil to the pan and lightly sauté the remaining spring onions, add the marinated chicken
Turn the chicken pieces once, cover, and cook on low flame till well cooked
Just before taking off the pan add the remaining chimichurri sauce and mix well, put off the flame after a minute or so
Transfer the chicken onto a flat serving dish, Serve surrounded by the sautéed vegetables (Heat the vegetables before serving)
This is a stand-alone dish that does not need any accompaniment. However, it may be served with any bread, roti, or rice as per choice

Highlights:

This recipe is nutrient-dense, with the addition of heart-healthy nutrients from magnesium, niacin, and various antioxidants like resveratrol
The inclusion of fiber-containing vegetables and protein-rich chicken transforms this recipe into a healthy snack option

NUTRIENT VALUES PER SERVING

Keyword Protein rich, nourishing meal, one meal dish