Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCantina LocaleChimi Steak Recipe

Chimi Steak Recipe

Inspired by Cantina Locale
Time1h
Serves4

Bed of our house rice topped with smoked chicken, house marinated flank steak served over a bed of black beans and roasted corn topped with Tia's homemade chimichurri.

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Ingredients

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Rice

Smoked Chicken

Marinated Flank Steak

Black Beans and Roasted Corn

Method

Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Smoked Chicken

  1. 2

    Prepare Smoked Chicken

    Shred or chop 1 cup of smoked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Set aside for assembly.

Marinated Flank Steak

  1. 3

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbs of olive oil, 2 tbs of soy sauce, 1 tbs of lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Add the flank steak (1 lb) to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.

  2. 4

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the flank steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill or sear the steak for 5-7 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Black Beans and Roasted Corn

  1. 5

    Prepare Black Beans and Corn

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup of rinsed black beans, 1 cup of roasted corn, 0.5 tsp of cumin, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Stir and heat through for about 5-7 minutes.

Chimichurri

  1. 6

    Make the Chimichurri

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbs of red wine vinegar, 0.5 cups of olive oil, 0.5 tsp of red pepper flakes, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Whisk together until well blended and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble Chimi Steak

    On a plate, create a bed of the cooked rice. Top with the warmed black beans and corn mixture. Layer the sliced flank steak over the beans and corn, then add the smoked chicken on top. Drizzle with Tia's homemade chimichurri before serving.

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