Build Your Own Churrasco Plate Recipe
Your choice of two flame-grilled meats with two chef-crafted sides, Brazilian cheese bread, and house chimichurri. Perfect for one.
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Ingredients
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Meats
Sides
Bread
Chimichurri
Method
Meat Preparation
- 1
- 2
Grill the Chicken Thighs
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Grill them for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and the juices run clear. Allow them to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Side Preparation
- 3
Prepare Black Beans
In a saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat until warmed through. Season with salt to taste and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Fry Plantains
Peel and slice the plantains diagonally into 1-inch thick slices. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
Chimichurri Preparation
- 5
Make Chimichurri Sauce
In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and well mixed. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serving
- 6
Assemble the Plate
On a plate, arrange the grilled flank steak and chicken thighs. Add the black beans and fried plantains on the side. Serve with Brazilian cheese bread and a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce over the meats.
