Chimichurri sauce is a great sauce for grilled steak or chicken. It’s quick and easy to put together. And it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
Chimichurri sauce is a great sauce for grilled meat or chicken. It’s quick and easy to put together. And it’s one of my favorite ways to use fresh summer herbs. I made it today with Italian flat leaf parsley, but it would be wonderful with some cilantro mixed in as well.
With olive oil, garlic, lemon and herbs, this sauce is bright and fresh — perfect for summer grilling. You can just throw everything in the food processor. A couple of quick pulses is all it takes to chop and blend the ingredients. As with any recipe using fresh ingredients, it’s important to taste as you go. Once you pulse the ingredients, taste and add more garlic, lemon or salt if needed.
Use this quick and easy chimichurri sauce for a marinade, or serve it over grilled steak, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. This post contains affiliate links, you can read my full disclosure statement here.
Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves , lightly packed
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic , peeled
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, and pulse until parsley and garlic are finely chopped.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Nutrition
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Lisa Spears
Made this tonight to use over chicken YUMMY. I am not sure I used the right chipotle flakes, but it was soooooo good.
Lisa
Thanks, Lisa! I’m so glad you liked it. This recipe is pretty flexible, so if it tasted good it was the right chipotle flakes. 🙂
Audry
What about storage? And how long does it last?
Lisa
Hi Audrey – I store this in the refrigerator, but I think it is best used within a day or two.
Tina
Looks great.
How do you store it?
How long will it last if refrigerated?
Lisa
Thanks Tina. I like to store it in the refrigerator and use it within a week.
Madison @ Keto Diet
Chimichurri Sauce? This is new to me. I think i’ll have to try this, in order me not to amaze. Thanks for the post!
Maria
Made this tonight over chicken- absolutely amazing!!! Thank you!
Lisa
Yay! So glad you love it, Maria!
Jim
This really is great with everything. I also use it as a salad dressing. It does get a bit salty tasting after a week or so but I still love it!
Lisa
So glad you love it, Jim! I put it on everything too 🙂