Take your chicken thighs from ordinary to extraordinary with easy Herby Chimichurri. This zesty green sauce, bursting with the goodness of fresh herbs and spices, is the perfect companion for not only chicken thighs.

If you like this zesty condiment recipe, you’ll love my Chunky Artichoke Dip recipe. It’s also great on chicken.

Why Chimichurri?

Hailing from Argentina, this vibrant condiment is known for its robust flavors and versatility. Traditionally made with a delightful blend of parsley, cilantro, garlic, vinegar, and olive oil, chimichurri adds a zesty punch to any dish it accompanies.

The best part? It’s incredibly easy to whip up and requires no fancy equipment – just a trusty food processor or a sharp knife and cutting board.

Herby Chimichurri Ingredients

Fresh Herbs

Our garden is in full harvest mode on fresh herbs. It’s the perfect time for making sauces. If you have a brown thumb, or don’t have time to grow your own, get your herbs at the local farmer’s market.

This batch was a kitchen sink of herbs. Here’s what we threw in:

• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Oregano
• Thyme

There are several ways to make chimichurri. I prefer 1-part parsley: 1/2-part Cilantro: 1/2-part Oregano version. If you are blessed with more fresh herbs, throw them in this ratio. I added thyme in with the 1/2-part oregano.

Fresh is best, dried will not do in this recipe. Plus, fresh herbs contain essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, and other bioactive compounds that support overall health and well-being.

Parsley is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer. 

“Health Benefits of Parsley“, WebMD.com

Fresh Veggies

I’ve made chimichurri a multitude of ways. Since our garden is at peak season, in this recipe, I added in shallot and jalapeno. Here are other ways to get that flavor if you aren’t a fan of shallot or jalapeno.

Shallot: Use a red onion or fresh chives. Raw onion can be a little overpowering, especially if you’re putting it in a food processor. Try mincing an onion or fresh chives. Or omit.

Jalapeno: Remove most of the seeds and ribs for a less spicy bite. Or omit.

Garlic: the ultimate flavor enhancer. Garlic is a must in this recipe. And it’s an immune booster.

Vinegar & Olive Oil

This sauce begs for fat and acid. I like to use a good quality aged balsamic vinegar; however, red wine vinegar works as well. Fresh lemon juice with fresh herbs is a match made in heaven. Squeeze a half a lemon in to brighten up the sauce.

Finish this vibrant condiment with olive oil. Adding a dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

How to Make Chimichurri

There are 2 ways to make chimichurri: in a food processor or with a sharp knife.

Sharp Knife: takes a little more time.

Finely chop all ingredients, add together, whisk in vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil. Salt to taste.

Food Processor: the easiest way.

1. Rough chop veggies before putting them in food processor.
2. In the processor, pulse the veggies a few times.
3. Add in the herbs and pulse to chop the herbs, place in a bowl.
4. Add in juice, vinegar, & olive oil, stir.

Be careful not to over processor the herbs. Otherwise, they’ll lose their pretty green color. Using a knife makes everything look better but do what’s best for you.

Versatile Chimichurri

Herby Chimichurri should not just be used on chicken thighs. This delightful sauce is great on other meats too. A cheap cut of steak can easily be enhanced with this herby sauce. It’s also great on salmon and pork chops.

Drop this flavor bomb on a side dish of veggies. Here are some ideas:

• Sliced tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Green beans
• Broccoli
• Cauliflower
• Roasted or mashed sweet potatoes (or regular potatoes)

Chimichurri also makes a great salad dressing and marinade. It’s FANTASTIC on this Nourish Bowl.

Chimichurri on Chicken

Level up that chicken with a spoonful of chimichurri. Prepare your chicken anyway you like:

• Grilled
• Air-Fried
• Pan seared
• Baked

And top with this Herby Chimichurri.

If you are a planner and like to marinate your meats, do it! I tend to forget this step. Plus, my kids aren’t a fan of this herby goodness. So, we just garlic salt our chicken, grill it, and spoon that deliciousness on top.

If you love this chicken recipe, try Easy Healthy Chicken Artichoke Recipe.

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Thai Peanut Dressing (or Dip)

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