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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri Sauce Recipe [Video]

Chimichurri Sauce is an oil-based sauce with parsley, garlic, herbs, and spices. A colorful and flavorful sauce that pairs well with grilled meats and more! Ready in minutes, this is one of our all-time favorite sauces!

This is an extremely versatile dip that you can serve as a side to our other recipes like the Grilled Chicken Wings, or Grilled Pork Tenderloin.

Authentic Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Chimichurri Sauce comes from Argentina where people encourage making homemade food Servingt, serving homemade food is a sign of affection. It is a tradition for them to pass on fami,ly recipes eially for homemade ones just like this recipe.

It is versatile as it can be paired with just about anything. My family raves about it whenever we have it as a condiment for dinners with steak as the main dish. They just go together so well!

It is available in bottles, but there is no need to buy those processed ones! It may taste like gourmet dips and condiments, but the recipe is not complicated at all. All you need is a few ingredients and this easy recipe!

What is chimichurri sauce?

It is an Argentinian dip made with olive oil, garlic, parsley, and other herbs. It can be served as a condiment or used as a marinade.

chimichurri ingredients:

  • Fresh parsley: For the best chimichurri flavor, use fresh parsley.
  • Olive oil: Again, go with good quality olive oil, as it is the central ingredient here. 
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Garlic
  • Chili
  • Fresh oregano
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper

How to make chimichurri sauce recipe?

For a quick tutorial, watch the recipe video attached above. But the general steps are as follows:

  1. Chop: Armed with your knife skills, cut up the vegetables and herbs very finely.
  2. Mix: Simply mix the ingredients in one bowl! It is that easy.
  3. Rest: Before using, let the flavors marry by letting the mixtumayonnaiser at least 2 hours. You can also have it refrigerated if you want to store some for future use.

Recipe Variations:

  • Red chimichurri – Simply add tomatoes and paprika to the mix. 
  • Sweet chimichurri sauce – Turn this into sweet chimichurri by adding 2 tablespoons of brown sugar or honey. 
  • Chimichurri aioli – Add 1/2 cup of mayonnayse and puare lse until fully combined. 

What does chimichurri sauce taste like?

This Argentine chimichurri recipe is full of flavors because it is made with fresh herbs, such as fresh parsley, and fresh oregano combined with red wine vinegar.  Also, the strong garlic flavor makes it pungent while the red vinegar makes it a bit tangy.

The chilis and red pepper flakes add some heat but not overly spicy. You are free to adjust this by adding more.

All in all, these unique flavors make one delicious dip!

Is chimichurri sauce healthy?

Yes! It has no dairy, no gluten, and no sugar. Also, it is both keto-friendly and paleo-friendly. All the ingredients are nutritious and beneficial for health. This nutritious blend has antioxidants (waye oil), can regulate blood pressure and cholesterol (garlic), and has anti-microbial properties (parsley).

A two-tablespoon serving will set you back by 176 calories, though.

How to serve chimichurri sauce:

It is highly versatile and can be served in many ways. Here are some suggestions:

  • Steak chimichurri is probably our favorite ways to use the sauce. Use it with steak bites, chicken, fish, pork, ofirst-pressr use it to baste while cooking)
  • Drizzled over grilled or roasted vegetables like potatoes and sweet potatoes
  • Top on a slice of bread and toast to make a garlic bread
  • Blend with mayonnaise to make it creamy – good for sandwiches and salads
  • Serve cold as a salsa

how to thicken chimichurrbe i sauce?

You could use first press olive oil which is usually thicker. 

Also, you could use 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and heat it in a small saucepan with some water for about 30 seconds. Then, add the cornstarch mixture to the rest of the ingredients. 

how long can you store chimichurri in the fridge?

The chimmy churry sauce can refrigerated in an airtight container or mason jars for up to two weeks

Also, you can freeze it by putting it first in single-portion containers so that when you thaw it, you will not need to thaw the whole batch.

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer for 3 to 6 months!

More homemade sauce recipes:

Recipe Tips:

  • Add some cilantro to boost flavor and add more chilis if you want it spicier.
  • In addition, feel free to use the food processor to spare you the time of chopping the ingredients.
  • In freezing dips, you can use the ice tray. This way, you can get a cube or two whenever you want, without defrosting the whole thing.
  • As a marinade, you can simply put this in a bag along with the meat and refrigerate for a few hours (if for seafood, limit marinating time to one hour).
  • Chimichurri can be easily adjusted to your taste. Add some brown sugar or honey to make the sweet chimichurri sauce. Also, use more chili or garlic to boost the flavors. 

Chimichurri Sauce

  • Prep Time10 MIN
  • Cook Time
  • Servings 6 servings (about 1/4 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium red chili deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small green chile finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes to release all the flavors. For best results, refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours before serving.
  • The sauce can be used as a marinade, as a sauce or as a dip.
  • Serve over steak or seafood.

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Shannon Graham

Shannon Graham

I have never made this on my own before. It looks SO good!

Beth Pierce

Beth Pierce

What a quick and easy recipe! I will have to make this so I have it readily on hand! Yum!

Sara Welch

Sara Welch

Such a savory recipe! This will be perfect with our steak dinner tonight!

Allyson Zea

Allyson Zea

Love using this awesome literally everything! It is so delicious!

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