Chimichurri Chicken Legs
Mediterranean "Rice" Salad
Ingredients
- 6 (8-oz) chicken legs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ¾ cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or use 1 Tbsp dried oregano)
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Sprinkle chicken legs with salt and pepper. Place chicken on a grill rack coated with cooking spray.
- Grill, covered, 45 minutes or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from grill; let stand 10 minutes.
- Combine parsley, oil, oregano, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper in a small bowl; let stand at least 10 minutes. Serve with chicken.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 (10-oz) pkg frozen riced broccoli
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (or use slivered)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Heat riced broccoli according to package directions; drain, if needed. Transfer to a bowl. Cool 10 minutes.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Add tomatoes, onion, nuts, and cheese to broccoli.
- Combine yogurt, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add to riced broccoli; toss gently to coat. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
386
|
139
|
525
|
| Fat (g) | 29 | 11 | 40 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Protein (g) | 28 | 3 | 31 |
| Carb (g) | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sodium (mg) | 439 | 245 | 684 |
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