Best Grilled Chicken With Charred Scallion Chimichurri Recipes

Grilled Chicken With Charred-Scallion Chimichurri image

Provided by Kay Chun

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Vegetable oil, for greasing
2 large heads (about 1 1/2 pounds) romaine lettuce, trimmed and quartered
12 scallions, trimmed and halved crosswise
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded 1/4-inch-thick
1/2 cup packed parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

Heat grill to medium-high and lightly grease grates with vegetable oil.
Meanwhile, toss romaine and scallions with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in an even layer and grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and softened all over, about 5 minutes for the romaine and scallion greens, and about 10 minutes for the scallion bulbs. Transfer romaine to a large serving platter. Transfer scallions to a cutting board and let cool, then coarsely chop.
Rub chicken with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until golden underneath, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a platter.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, prepare the chimichurri: Combine parsley, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red-pepper flakes, chopped grilled scallions and the remaining 3/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide chicken and romaine among plates and drizzle with some of the chimichurri. Serve with lemon wedges and extra chimichurri on the side.

Grilled Brined Chicken with Chimichurri Sauce image

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Chicken:
1/4 cup fine sea salt
2 teaspoons pickling spice
2 tablespoons honey
1 4 1/2-pound whole chicken (preferably organic), backbone removed and discarded, chicken quartered
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, peeled
Chimichurri sauce:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 garlic clove, peeled
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

For chicken:
Bring 2 cups water, 1/4 cup salt, and pickling spice to boil in large saucepan, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat; add 6 cups water and honey. Cool brine to room temperature. Add chicken to brine; let soak 1 hour at room temperature.
Remove chicken from brine and rinse with cold water; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, shallot, basil, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic in processor. Blend until herb mixture is finely chopped. Rub herb mixture all over chicken; cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
For chimichurri sauce:
Place all ingredients in processor; puree until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD:Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Rub excess marinade off chicken, leaving some marinade still clinging. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Grill chicken covered until cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Spoon some chimichurri over. Pass remaining chimichurri.