Protein Swap | Pollo a la Brasa with Cilantro Chimichurri
Grilled Asparagus & Eggplant
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
410 /serving
We’re all revved up about this high-energy supper. In keeping with South American grilling traditions, juicy chicken thighs and gorgeous summery veggies are served with a sharp green chimichurri sauce, boldly herby with cilantro and deeply savoury with roasted garlic.
We will send you:
- 4 Canadian-raised chicken thighs (air chilled)
- 1 Eggplant
- 0.5 Bunches of asparagus
- 1 Scallion
- 14g Cilantro
- 30ml Organic BBQ sauce (no added sugar)
- 30ml Apple cider vinegar
- 15g Minced roasted garlic
Contains: Mustard • Sulphites
You will need:
Basting brush
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Olive oil
BBQ (or pan)
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
250 mg
Total Carb
14 g
Sugars
6 g
Protein
38 g
Fibre
5 g
Preparation
Grill the chicken
- Heat the BBQ on high (or pan on medium-high), making sure to oil the grill first.
- Pat the chicken* dry; season with S&P.
- Add to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, 6 to 8 min. per side, until cooked through.
- In the last min., brush with the BBQ sauce.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest before slicing.
Make the chimichurri
- Meanwhile, roughly chop the cilantro leaves and stems.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cilantro, garlic, vinegar (start with ½), 2 tbsp olive oil (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
Mise en place
- Thinly slice the scallion crosswise.
- Cut the eggplant lengthwise into ½ inch pieces; drizzle with oil and season with S&P.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus; drizzle with oil and season with S&P.
Grill the vegetables
- Add the eggplant to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, turning occasionally 3 to 5 min., until softened.
- Add the asparagus to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, turning occasionally, 1 to 3 min., until softened.
Plate your dish
- Divide the chicken and vegetables between your plates.
- Drizzle with the chimichurri.
- Garnish with the scallion. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking poultry to a minimum internal temperature of 74°C.
