Jerk Chimichurri Chicken

[xray]

My herb garden has been overflowing as of late so I decided to trim up some parsley and oregano for a fresh chimichurri. I already had two chicken breasts thawed in the fridge so I decided to combine a jerk style chicken with it.

Two chicken breasts dry rubbed with Island Spice Jerk seasoning. These dry brined 8 hours in the fridge.

Trimmed parsley (flat leaf and curly) and oregano

Herbs were placed in a food processor with 3 cloves of garlic, 3T red wine vinegar, a large pinch of red pepper flakes and salt/pepper. Pulse to roughly chop, then mix in about 1/2c. EVOO.

Chicken breast are pulled off the grill once they reached 160F. Carryover will take them to 165.

Plated and time to eat. Served with roasted asparagus from a relative's farm and garlic bread.

This was very good. The slight bit of sweetness in the jerk rub complimented the chimichurri nicely. This will be something I look forward to making again. Also, my dill has been growing like crazy so I made up some quick refrigerator dills.

Thanks for looking.

Joe

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

My herb garden has been overflowing as of late so I decided to trim up some parsley and oregano for a fresh chimichurri. I already had two chicken breasts thawed in the fridge so I decided to combine a jerk style chicken with it.

Two chicken breasts dry rubbed with Island Spice Jerk seasoning. These dry brined 8 hours in the fridge.
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Trimmed parsley (flat leaf and curly) and oregano
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Herbs were placed in a food processor with 3 cloves of garlic, 3T red wine vinegar, a large pinch of red pepper flakes and salt/pepper. Pulse to roughly chop, then mix in about 1/2c. EVOO.
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Chicken breast are pulled off the grill once they reached 160F. Carryover will take them to 165.
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Plated and time to eat. Served with roasted asparagus from a relative's farm and garlic bread.
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This was very good. The slight bit of sweetness in the jerk rub complimented the chimichurri nicely. This will be something I look forward to making again. Also, my dill has been growing like crazy so I made up some quick refrigerator dills.
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Thanks for looking.

Joe

My parents might be moving to your area, so next time I’m up there I’m stopping over for a plate. Thanks in advance Joe!

 

[xray]

My parents might be moving to your area, so next time I’m up there I’m stopping over for a plate. Thanks in advance Joe!

Lol, no problem just give me a heads up and I'll try to figure out something to fix up for ya. Where would they be moving too?

Thanks for the like.

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

Lol, no problem just give me a heads up and I'll try to figure out something to fix up for ya. Where would they be moving too?

Thanks for the like.

Mt. Top

 

[xray]

Mt. Top

That's not in the "area"...that's my backyard!

 

[TNJAKE]

Looks delicious bud

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

That's not in the "area"...that's my backyard!

LOL yes. They are looking at houses there as we speak.

 

[Sowsage]

Looks awesome! Nothing like using you own herbs!

 

[smokerjim]

looks delicous Joe, can I get a pickle on the side.

 

[Kevin DeShazo]

Hmmm would of not put jerk and chimichurri together, but may have to try it

 

[jcam222]

That is a great looking meal. The char on that chicken is perfect. The combo of flavors is interesting. The plating is money!! Very nice all around.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

That’s a great looking meal. I want a jar of those dills!

Dave

 

[gary s]

Joe, That looks Fantastic, I love those flavors

Gary

 

[civilsmoker]

Dang that looks tasty for sure and nice touch on the fresh garden items!!!

 

[JCAP]

We just did jerk chicken the other night. That looks absolutely awesome!

 

[tx smoker]

OMG Joe. That is an absolutely spectacular, magazine quality, and carousel worthy meal right there my friend. Excellent job and a big LIKE. Those chicken breasts are just to die for but that chimichurri is breathtaking!!

Robert

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Hell yeah Joe that looks awesome man! Perfect grill marks on that chicken and fresh chimichurri on top? Don't mind if I do. Nice presentation as well. Should be front and center!

 

[gmc2003]

Now that one fine looking plate of chicken right there. Excellent Job Joe

Point for sure
Chris

 

[Smokin' in AZ]

Joe, that is one fine lookin' meal buddy!

And I have the same jerk seasoning that Sue and I bought when we were in Jamaica....

BIG LIKE!

John

 

[xray]

Looks delicious bud

Looks awesome! Nothing like using you own herbs!

Thanks guys!

looks delicous Joe, can I get a pickle on the side.

Thanks Jim and you sure can!

Hmmm would of not put jerk and chimichurri together, but may have to try it

Thanks Kevin! It paired together surprisingly well. The dry rub is more subtle than marinating the chicken in jerk seasoning. If I marinaded I think that would have been too much going on here.