Chimichurri Sauce

This easy-to-make fresh, tangy and garlicky Chimichurri Sauce is the perfect way to elevate the flavors of your favorite chicken, seafood, and steak recipes.

Chimichurri Sauce in open glass jar with spoon

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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

  • Fresh bright flavors that compliment steak, chicken or fish
  • Tangy garlicky restaurant quality sauce
  • Made with a handful of simple ingredients
  • Takes just 5 minutes to make
Chimichurri Sauce in white bowl on platter with chicken and lime slices

This bright and tangy chimichurri sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, fish, and vegetables, or as a dipping sauce for bread. While it may seem intimidating to make it from scratch, it actually couldn’t be easier, using a few simple ingredients that can be tailored to your taste.

Regardless of how you decide to use it, one thing is for sure, this recipe packs a punch of flavor you won’t find in store-bought brands. And the best part is, you can make this sauce a day or two in advance of needing, it because the flavors are even better after it’s had time to sit for a while.

closeup of Chimichurri Shrimp in white bowl

One of the great things about adding sauces to everyday dishes is that each sauce can change the overall flavor of the meal. Once you see how easy it is to make this chimichurri sauce, you should also give this homemade Easy Pesto a try!

🛒 What’s in Chimichurri Sauce

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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🔪 How to Make Chimichurri Sauce

Chop the parsley and cilantro leaves and add them to a mixing bowl.

parsley and cilantro leaves on white cutting board

Add in the rest of the ingredients, except the olive oil.

Chimichurri Sauce ingredients in glass bowl unmixed

Stream in the olive oil while whisking.

Chimichurri Sauce ingredients unmixed with olive oil being whisked in

Continue mixing until well combined.

Chimichurri Sauce in glass bowl with whisk

Though authentic chimichurri sauce recipes don’t use a food processor, I like to chop everything first, then give it a brief pulse, just to blend all the ingredients a little better.

Tip: You want to only pulse briefly, so that you don’t bruise the fresh herbs too much. This is why I recommend first chopping them finely with a knife, rather than using the food processor as you would with a pesto sauce.

Chimichurri Sauce being spooned out of food processor bowl

Tip: This step is completely optional. You can just use a whisk if you prefer the classic version, as I did in my Chimichurri Steak recipe.

Serve over any steak, chicken or fish that you like.  

Chimichurri Sauce being spooned over chicken

Store leftovers in an airtight jar for a few days in the fridge.

Chimichurri Sauce in open glass jar with spoon

What Does Chimichurri Taste Like?

The best way to describe chimichurri sauce is that it’s an explosion of freshness on your palate. While there are several versions, this recipe has a fresh, garlicky, herbal, and slightly spicy taste.

Is Chimichurri Sauce Healthy?

One look at the ingredients list, and you can see that this recipe is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients that are healthy and nutritious.

Homemade chimichurri sauce is almost always a healthier choice than store-bought versions, that’s often loaded with sodium, preservatives, and added sugars. Making your own sauce at home allows you to control the amount and quality of ingredients you use.

Chimichurri Sauce being spooned out of glass jar

What Do You Eat Chimichurri With?

It’s typically served with steak, like this Grilled Skirt Steak recipe, but it’s wonderful served in many other ways. Here are some popular choices.

  • Toss with hot roasted or grilled vegetables, like this Grilled Broccolini, for a delicious low-carb side dish.
  • Stir some into this homemade Mayonnaise for a flavorful creamy spread to serve with these Ranch Crackers or fresh veggies.
  • Use it as a tangy topping for a bunless burger. 
  • Make a wrap with these Keto Homemade Tortillas. Add roasted vegetables, a protein of your choice, and feta cheese, with some of this Chimichurri as the sauce.
  • Wake up the flavors of those boring morning eggs with a hearty drizzle of chimichurri sauce. 
  • Drizzle it over this Caprese Salad to add a new twist on a classic salad.
closeup of Chimichurri Shrimp in white bowl

What’s the Difference Between Salsa Verde, Pesto and Chimichurri?

They are all fantastic condiments made with an array of bright and fresh herbs, they have a few key differences that give them different flavors and textures:

  • Salsa Verde: Typically includes anchovies and capers to give it a salty, punchy flavor.
  • Pesto: Includes parmesan or pecorino cheese, and pine nuts that give the sauce a little more texture than chimichurri sauce.
  • Chimichurri: Depending on the version, some type of vinegar is added to give chimichurri its classic puckery tang.
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Chimichurri Sauce

This easy-to-make fresh, tangy and garlicky Chimichurri Sauce is the perfect way to elevate the flavors of your favorite chicken, seafood, and steak recipes.
5 from 1 vote
Author: Julianne
Servings 10
PREP 5 minutes
TOTAL 5 minutes

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Chop the parsley and cilantro leaves and add them to a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients, except the olive oil.
  • Stream in the olive oil while whisking and continue mixing until well combined.
  • While I realize that authentic chimichurri sauce doesn’t use a food processor, I do like to chop everything first, then give it a brief pulse, just to blend all the ingredients a little better. This step is completely optional. You can just use a whisk if you prefer the classic version, as I did in my Chimichurri Steak recipe.
  • Serve over any steak, chicken or fish that you like.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight jar for a few days in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

Makes about 1 3/4 cups, serving size just over 2 tablespoons
I recommend using the best quality olive oil for this sauce

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 207kcal
Nutrition Facts
Chimichurri Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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*Originally published on April 28, 2023, updated on February 11, 2025 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.

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