Grilled Chimichurri Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon (juiced)
• 1 jalapeno (deseeded)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   make the chimichurri sauce: First, blend all the chimichurri sauce ingredients in a food processor on low for one to two minutes, until smooth but should still have some texture. Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and leave it in the fridge until ready to use.

2. 2

   make the bbq mixture: Next, add the bbq sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar to a medium bowl and stir well.

3. 3

   preheat the grill: After that, preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat and oil the grates with cooking spray.

4. 4

   season: Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and season them with salt and pepper on both sides.

5. 5

   grill: Then, place the chicken on the grill and top it with barbecue sauce using a kitchen brush. Close the lid on the grill and let it cook for five or six minutes. Flip, spread on more sauce, cover, and cook for another five to six minutes. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read 155 degrees F.

6. 6

   rest: Take the chicken off the grill and let it rest, covered with aluminum foil, for five minutes.

7. 7

   serve: Finally, arrange the chicken on a serving platter, top it with the prepared chimichurri sauce, and serve.