Photo: Chicken and Shrimp with Pancetta Chimichurri Recipe
Ingredients
For Chicken and Shrimp:
- 6 (6-ounce) boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil, for drizzling
For Chimichurri:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves or 2 tablespoons dried
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat a grill pan or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
Season the chicken and shrimp with the dried oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Grill the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes each side until cooked through. Grill the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring constantly until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Set aside.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic, parsley, oregano, vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Slice the chicken diagonally and arrange on a large serving platter with the shrimp. Drizzle with the chimichurri and sprinkle with the pancetta.
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By Chef Striker
New Jersey
on October 29, 2011
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Pretty good. The Chimichurri was the star in this dish. The Pancetta while great in flavor did not mix into the recipe that well. The Chicken calls for simple preparation, it had good flavor - the sauce was the enhancer. I would say the same for the shrimp. Decent dish, however, it just didn't quite provide the pop of flavor. I would definitely make the Chimichurri again but not in this recipe combination
By ekmitchell
Long Beach, CA
on October 11, 2011
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It was fine but we weren't raving and I wouldn't make it again. I felt the chimichurri was way to oily and lemony. The shrimp and chicken together were a little much and I didn't think the pancetta was necessary, nor did it enhance. I did make it with some garlicy braised kale with sundried tomates which was a great compliment to this dish but all in all not a hit in our house.
By ceauski
FL
on September 13, 2011
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omg!!!!! The best meal ever. I paired it with Meyer lemon oven fries and the meal was riduculously good.
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