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Rachael's chimichurri chicken bites
Ingredients
- 1 rounded tbsp sweet paprika
- 75g flat-leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
- 3 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 250ml extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
- 65ml red wine vinegar, 3 splashes
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 625g chicken tenders
Method
How to make Rachael's chimichurri chicken bites
1) Preheat a griddle pan over high heat.
2) In a food processor combine paprika, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaves, onion, garlic and cayenne. Finely chop the mixture by pulsing.
3) Heat oil in a small pan over medium low heat. When oil is warm, stir herb and garlic mixture into oil and heat 3 to 5 minutes, then remove from heat. The oil will become infused with the flavor of the herbs and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and stir in vinegar and salt. Taste to adjust seasonings.
4) Cut chicken tenders into thirds and place in a shallow dish. Wash hands.
5) Spoon half of your chimichurri over the chicken and coat completely and evenly. Using tongs, transfer the bites to the hot griddle and cook 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Transfer bites to a serving plate. Serve with party picks and reserved chimichurri sauce for dipping.
