Ready to shake things up in the kitchen and take your taste buds on a wild ride? Well, I've got just the thing: cilantro chimichurri! Yeah, you heard me right—we're ditching the parsley and diving headfirst into a world of zesty, citrusy goodness. With cilantro as the star of the show, this sauce is about to rock your world like never before.
The Unique Twist: Say Hello to Cilantro!
Traditional chimichurri is all about the olive oil, red onion, red wine vinegar, onion, and parsley, giving it that classic herby flavor. But hold on—we're flipping the script and throwing cilantro into the mix. Yep, cilantro chimichurri is about to blow your mind with its bold, citrusy vibes. Trust me, once you try it, there's no going back to plain old parsley!
Speedy Prep, Maximum Flavor: Whip It Up in Minutes!
Listen, I'm all about maximum flavor with minimal effort, and cilantro chimichurri delivers on both fronts. We're talking a sauce that comes together in minutes—perfect for those busy weeknights when you need something quick and tasty. Just toss everything in a food processor, give it a whirl, and boom—you're in flavor town, population: you!
Versatility at Its Finest: Beyond the Steak!
Now, let's talk about versatility. Cilantro chimichurri isn't just for slathering on steaks (although it does that beautifully). Oh no, this sauce is a workhorse in the kitchen. Use it as a marinade, a dipping sauce, or, hell, even drizzle it over your morning eggs for a wake-up call your taste buds won't forget!
An easy chicken thighs recipe that uses this delicious recipe!
Let me tell you about this easy recipe using chicken thighs I created it during a camping trip with my boyfriend Clay in Dahlonega, Georgia. It's all about chicken thighs—juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor.
If you’ve given my cilantro chimichurri a try, I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe with a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below!
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Cilantro Chimichurri
I'm all about maximum flavor with minimal effort, and cilantro Chimichurri delivers on both fronts!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 Cup Chimichurri Sauce 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro
- ⅓-¼ cup olive oil
- ½ red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Roughly dice the red onion.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until everything is chopped up and smooth, then pop it in the fridge until you are ready to serve!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Easy
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Latin American
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