Chimichurri Chicken will blow your taste buds away!

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides a similar flavor profile with a higher smoke point.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is more economical.

Trim excess fat from chicken thighs using a sharp knife.

Lightly season the chicken thighs with seasoned salt.

Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag for marinating.

Prepare the chimichurri by mincing garlic and making it into a paste with a little salt.

Mince fresh parsley and oregano, then add them to the bowl with the garlic paste.

Add red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and more seasoned salt to the bowl and mix well.

Pour the chimichurri mixture into the Ziploc bag with the chicken and massage to coat evenly.

Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, preferably 4 hours or overnight for better flavor.

Heat a cast iron skillet on the stove and add oil and butter to the pan.

Once the oil is heated, add the marinated chicken thighs to the skillet.

Cook the chicken thighs, rotating them to ensure even cooking and browning.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 165°F; thighs can be cooked beyond this without drying out.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before serving.

Prepare an additional batch of chimichurri for serving alongside the cooked chicken.

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