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Published: Jun 1, 2023 by Tino Marie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Chicken Chimichurri Tacos

These chicken tacos rely on a fresh Chimichurri sauce to shower every bite with an herbaceous vibrancy you’ll instantly love. Plus the vinegar in chimichurri helps tenderize the chicken while it marinates, resulting in a tender and boldly flavored taco dinner.

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Chimichurri is one of those condiments that just makes food worth eating. It’s so fantastic with chicken, prepared in all different kinds of ways. Pairing chimichurri with grilled chicken is a personal favorite, as the herby, tangy sauce is beautiful with charred proteins.

But for these Chicken Chimichurri Tacos, you can cook the chicken however you’d prefer. The chicken gets a chimichurri marinade before cooking, which helps infuse bold flavors. As pictured, I just pan-fried my chicken for these tacos, but you could also grill, roast, or Instant Pot it with success. 

chimichurri chicken tacos

The Chimichurri brings so much flavor to these chicken tacos that you can keep the rest of the dish super simple - a corn or flour tortilla as your base, and simple garnishes like shredded lettuce to add a textural contrast.

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  • What is Chimichurri?
  • How to Make Chicken Chimichurri Tacos
  • Ingredients Needed for Chicken Chimichurri Tacos
  • Equipment Needed
  • Storing Leftover Chimichurri Chicken
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  • Chicken Chimichurri Tacos

What is Chimichurri?

Maybe you haven’t heard of chimichurri before. I would describe it as an Argentinean pesto (sans nuts). Because, like pesto, chimichurri is fresh and herbaceous. But unlike pesto, it’s tangy.

spicy chimichurri sauce

Chimichurri is a condiment with Argentinean origins that typically contains parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and flakes of chili pepper. And a popular destination for the sauce is grilled meats, like steak. 

How to Make Chicken Chimichurri Tacos

Break out a food processor or blender to make homemade chimichurri sauce a breeze to make. But, first you will need to make the difficult decision of which of these Chimichurri recipes you’d like to use:

  • Roasted Garlic Chimichurri - Buttery roasted garlic brings a subtle sweetness to this herbaceous wonder
  • Spicy Chimichurri Sauce - Serrano peppers bring the heat, making this fiery chimichurri perfect for chicken tacos

Now that you’ve chosen, and I am confident you’ve chosen well ;), let’s get to making these Chicken Chimichurri Tacos.

pan-fried chicken chimichurri

Ingredients Needed for Chicken Chimichurri Tacos

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chimichurri, plus additional for serving
  • Corn or flour tortillas 

Cut chicken breasts into pieces. Add chicken pieces to a bowl. 

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the sliced chicken and mix to coat. 

Add the chimichurri to the chicken and mix to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably for 4-6 hours to let the flavors infuse. 

chimichurri chicken tacos

Cook the chicken! I simply pan-fried the chicken pieces until cooked through, which takes around 10 minutes on medium heat. Putting a lid on it speeds up the cooking process. 

chimichurri chicken tacos

Warm up or toast your tortillas to make them more pliable. 

Assemble! Add cooked chicken to tortillas and top with desired garnishes and additional chimichurri sauce. 

Equipment Needed

Frying pan

Storing Leftover Chimichurri Chicken

Store leftover chimichurri chicken in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Top Tip

Let the chicken marinate for at least 4-6 hours if you can so the chimichurri sauce has time to flavor the chicken.

FAQ

How long does homemade Chimichurri last?

Homemade chimichurri sauce lasts about a week in the refrigerator; store it in a lidded container like a Mason jar. Bring to room temperature before use.

Does Chimichurri make a good marinade?

You betcha! For best results, marinate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight so the chimichurri flavor can settle into your protein of choice.

What can I serve with Chimichurri Chicken Tacos?

As pictured, I kept it simple with thinly sliced Iceberg lettuce and additional chimichurri. Other optimal garnishes include:

Shredded cabbage
Jalapenos, fresh or pickled
Red onion, thinly sliced
Thinly sliced radishes
Feta or cotija cheese

If you're looking for sides to serve with Chimichurri Chicken Tacos, try Instant Pot Spanish Rice or Air Fryer Nachos or Jalapeno Creamed Corn.

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chimichurri chicken tacos

Chicken Chimichurri Tacos

These chicken tacos rely on a fresh Chimichurri sauce to shower every bite with an herbaceous vibrancy you’ll instantly love. Plus the vinegar in chimichurri helps tenderize the chicken while it marinates, resulting in a tender and boldly flavored taco dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • 1 frying pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chimichurri (plus additional for serving)
  • Corn or flour tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken breasts into pieces. Add chicken pieces to a bowl. 
  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the sliced chicken and mix to coat. 
  • Add the chimichurri to the chicken and mix to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably for 4-6 hours to let the flavors infuse. 
  • Cook the chicken! I simply pan-fried the chicken pieces until cooked through, which takes around 10 minutes on medium heat. Putting a lid on it speeds up the cooking process. 
  • Warm up or toast your tortillas to make them more pliable. 
  • Assemble! Add cooked chicken to tortillas and top with desired garnishes and additional chimichurri sauce. 
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