Grilled Argentinean Chimichurri Chicken With Green Beans

Submitted by Mom2Rose

"Source: BH&G"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 12 ounces fresh young green beans
• 3⁄4 cup packed Italian parsley
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lemon (peel and juice)

directions

1. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil; sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper.
2. Grill chicken on rack directly over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once halfway through grilling time.
3. Place beans in microwave-safe 1-1/2-quart dish.
4. Add 1 tablespoon water.
5. Cover with vented plastic wrap.
6. Cook on high 3 minutes; drain.
7. For Chimichurri sauce, in small food processor bowl combine parsley, the remaining oil, the vinegar, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper.
8. Process until nearly smooth.
9. Serve chicken and beans topped with Chimichurri sauce, lemon peel, and juice.

Reviews

[mummamills]

great recipe. brined the chicken breasts, and as they were quite large, I slashed them. all came together very well, and thoroughly ejoyed. didnt have a griller, so they were fried. served the lemon jiuce at the table.