Cilantro Chimichurri

This “Mexican chimichurri” adds cilantro to the mix giving it a fresh and citrusy flavor that’s simply amazing over everything!

What is Mexican Chimichurri

Mexican Chimichurri is a spin on classic chimichurri, a chunky green sauce made of cilantro and parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar, and oil, mild in spice and usually served to drizzle over grilled meat.

The Mexican version adds cilantro, yielding a more tangy, citrusy, and fresh sauce. You can use it as a dressing for grilled meats and veggies, but also for tacos, salads, fried eggs, and baked potatoes.

Does Classic Chimichurri Contain Cilantro?

Classic chimichurri from Argentina doesn’t contain cilantro. While it looks green like this Mexican chimichurri, it exclusively uses parsley.

Cilantro Chimichurri Ingredients

With cilantro as the star of this show, the other ingredients add more and more delicious flavors to this amazing sauce. You don’t need anything fancy:

How to Make Cilantro Chimichurri 

Pulse. Pulse. And then pulse again. That’s all you need to do to turn tasty staples into irresistible homemade cilantro chimichurri. Check how ridiculously easy it is to make it:

1. Pulse until chopped
   In a food processor, place jalapeno, garlic, onion, and pulse several times until chopped. 
2. Add cilantro and parsley
   Add cilantro (stems are fine) and Italian parsley (again, thin stems are fine), and pulse again. 
3. Add liquid and seasonings
   Add oil, lime juice, cumin, and salt. Pulse until combined.
4. Refrigerate
   Transfer to an airtight container or glass jar and refrigerate up to one week.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in a glass jar or an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. You'd better make this cilantro chimichurri in bulk because I bet the jar will be empty fast!

How to Use Cilantro Chimichurri

You can drizzle Cilantro Chimichurri over all kinds of meals but let me tell you my favorite one: Steak Tacos! They are meant to each other! Of course, this gal loves using Mexican chimichurri to top ANY taco!

And that’s just one epic idea to use it. This sauce is foundational to my chimichurri chicken thighs, perfect to serve over baked salmon, pan-seared chicken breasts, salads, fried eggs, baked sweet potatoes, and roasted veggies. What about dipping carrot fries or fish sticks? SOOO good!