Chef Giovanni Farruggio, of
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace, shows News 12's Lily Stolzberg how to make grilled chicken thighs with mint chimmichurri.
Ingredients for the thighs:
• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in skin on
• 2 TBS extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
Ingredients for the Chimichurri:
• ½ bunch cilantro
• ¼ bunch flat leaf parsley
• 2 sprigs- mint, large stems removed
• 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• ½ shallot minced
• 2- cloves garlic minced
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 TBS red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
Directions:
1. Toss chicken thighs with oil salt and pepper and lemon juice. Marinade for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill or grill pan on medium heat.
3. Dry chicken with paper towel.
4. Place chicken skin side down on hot grill. Grill chicken on both sides until hard grill marks appear.
5. Place grilled thighs on sheet tray, skin side up and finish in 350*F oven for 20 minutes or until internal 165*F.
6. Place all chimichurri ingredients into food processor and blend until smooth.
7. Toss grilled thighs with chimichurri.
8. Place Chimichurri Thighs onto plate and garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.