Easy Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Chimichurri is bold, fresh, and packed with herby flavor. This easy chimichurri sauce recipe is a go-to for grilled meats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tbsp dried
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red chili flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon optional for tang
Instructions
- Wash parsley and pat it dry.
- Step 2: Place all herbs in a mixing bowl.
- Add chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in red wine vinegar and lemon juice.
- Drizzle in olive oil slowly while mixing.
- Whisk everything until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Let sauce rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Store in fridge if not using right away.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor burst.
- Don’t over-blend; sauce should stay chunky.
- Let it sit 10 minutes for flavors to develop.
- Red pepper flakes add mild heat—adjust to taste.
- For milder flavor, reduce garlic or use roasted.
- Olive oil quality really matters—use extra virgin.
- Add lemon zest for extra citrusy brightness.