chimichurri

American  

[chim-ee-choor-ee] / ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃʊər i /

noun

1. an Argentinian sauce of fresh parsley, oregano, red chiles, lemon zest, vinegar, and olive oil, often served with grilled meat.

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Etymology

Origin of chimichurri

First recorded in 1955–60; from Latin American Spanish (Argentina, Uruguay); further origin uncertain

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chimichurri

“You can make a salsa verde or a chimichurri out of it,” he added, noting that the ramp also pairs well with proteins like beef and chicken as well as pork and fish.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026

When I could find ñoquis made without egg I would order them with chimichurri sauce.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2024

At the dinner, the chicken was served on a skewer and flavored with chimichurri sauce.

From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2023

North of the Spheres, Mendocino Farms brags about its “cheffy sandwiches,” from the chimichurri steak-and-bacon sammie to a pork belly banh mi.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2023

This play on the traditional Peruvian skewers will be made with cultivated chicken marinated with anticucho sauce, native potatoes and ají Amarillo chimichurri.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2023