How to Make Chimichurri Sauce in 5 Minutes (No Chopping Required)

This homemade chimichurri sauce is vibrant, bold, and packed with the most incredible fresh herb flavor — made effortlessly with Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend for a chimichurri sauce that is ready in under 5 minutes and tastes better than anything you have ever drizzled over a steak. This is the chimichurri recipe that changes the way you cook forever.

Chimichurri sauce is already one of the most beloved condiments in the entire world. The bold herb and garlic flavor is completely irresistible. The bright tangy finish is deeply satisfying. And Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend — rated #1 chimichurri by Sporked — makes creating a perfect bold chimichurri sauce faster and easier than ever before with absolutely zero chopping required.

Ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for drizzling over steak, chicken, shrimp, vegetables, and everything in between. This homemade chimichurri sauce will become your most used condiment every single week without exception.

Why You'll Love This Homemade Chimichurri Sauce

Rated #1 chimichurri by Sporked
Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend was independently rated the #1 chimichurri seasoning by Sporked. Every jar delivers the most authentic bold and vibrant chimichurri flavor available anywhere — in under 5 minutes.

Ready in 5 minutes
This chimichurri sauce comes together faster than any other homemade sauce. No chopping. No blending. No complicated steps. Just mix, hydrate, and drizzle — done in under 5 minutes every single time.

Two products in one jar
Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend works beautifully as a bold dry rub directly on any protein or vegetable — or mix it into a vibrant chimichurri sauce in minutes. One jar delivers two completely different and incredible flavor experiences.

Versatile on everything
This chimichurri sauce works beautifully on steak, chicken, shrimp, roasted vegetables, eggs, pasta, and crusty bread. Once you make it the first time you will find yourself putting it on absolutely everything every single day.

Ingredients

For the Basic Chimichurri Sauce

2 tablespoons Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt to taste

For an Enhanced Chimichurri Sauce

2 tablespoons Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove fresh garlic minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat
Pinch of salt to taste

How to Make Chimichurri Sauce from the Dry Blend

Step 1 — Mix the Seasoning and Vinegar

Add 1 part Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend and ½ part red wine vinegar to a small bowl. Stir well until the dry blend is fully combined with the vinegar. The vinegar immediately begins rehydrating the dried herbs and spices and releasing their bold vibrant flavor throughout the mixture.

Step 2 — Let it Hydrate

Let the mixture sit for 3-5 minutes at room temperature. This hydration step is the most important part of making chimichurri sauce from a dry blend. The dried herbs and spices absorb the vinegar completely and bloom into a bold and vibrant herb mixture that delivers incredible authentic chimichurri flavor in every drop.

Step 3 — Add the Oil

Add 1 to 2 parts extra virgin olive oil to the hydrated herb and vinegar mixture. Mix well until everything is fully combined into a smooth and beautifully bold chimichurri sauce. The ratio of oil determines the consistency — more oil creates a thinner more drizzleable sauce while less oil creates a thicker and bolder paste.

Step 4 — Taste and Adjust

Taste the chimichurri sauce and adjust to your preference. Add a pinch of salt if needed. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat. The beauty of making chimichurri from the dry blend is that every batch is fully customizable to your exact personal taste.

Step 5 — Rest and Serve

For the best possible flavor let the finished chimichurri sauce rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This additional resting time allows all the flavors to meld together completely for the most deeply developed and vibrant chimichurri sauce you have ever tasted. Drizzle over everything and enjoy immediately.

Chimichurri Sauce Ratios — Quick Reference Guide

• Basic ratio: 1 part dry blend + ½ part red wine vinegar + 1-2 parts olive oil
- Thicker sauce: Less oil — perfect for spreading on bread or using as a marinade
- Thinner drizzle: More oil — perfect for drizzling over steak or shrimp
- Extra bright: Add fresh lemon juice along with the red wine vinegar
- Extra spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or one minced fresh jalapeño
- Extra garlicky: Add one clove of freshly minced garlic to the mixture

Tips for the Best Chimichurri Sauce

• Always let it hydrate. Never skip the 3-5 minute hydration step. The vinegar needs time to fully rehydrate the dried herbs and spices and release their bold vibrant flavor into the sauce.
- Use quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil delivers the most flavorful and richest chimichurri sauce. The quality of the oil directly impacts the final flavor — always use the best olive oil you have available.
- Use red wine vinegar. Red wine vinegar is the most authentic and flavorful vinegar for chimichurri sauce. White wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar both work as substitutes but red wine vinegar delivers the most authentic bold Argentine flavor.
- Make it fresh. Chimichurri sauce made from the dry blend is at its absolute best within the first 24 hours. The flavors are brightest and most vibrant when freshly made — always make a fresh batch for the best results.
- Use it as a marinade too. Chimichurri sauce made from the dry blend works beautifully as a bold marinade for steak, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours for incredibly deep and developed chimichurri flavor throughout every bite.

Ways to Use Chimichurri Sauce

Classic Chimichurri Steak Drizzle

Drizzle freshly made chimichurri sauce generously over sliced grilled steak for the most classic and incredibly satisfying Argentine steakhouse experience right in your own backyard every single time.

Chimichurri Marinade

Use the chimichurri sauce as a bold marinade for chicken thighs, shrimp, or pork tenderloin. Coat completely and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours before grilling or roasting for deeply developed chimichurri flavor throughout every piece.

Chimichurri Dipping Sauce

Serve the chimichurri sauce in a small bowl alongside warm crusty bread, grilled vegetables, or a charcuterie board for a bold and vibrant dipping sauce that disappears faster than anything else on the table every single time.

What to Serve with Chimichurri Sauce

This bold chimichurri sauce pairs perfectly with:
- Our Chimichurri Steak — the classic pairing
- Our Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers for a bold seafood pairing
- Our Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes for a perfect herby side
- Our Chimichurri Rice Bowl for a complete chimichurri meal
- Grilled chicken thighs, pork tenderloin, and roasted vegetables

Storage

Store chimichurri sauce made from the dry blend in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The olive oil may solidify slightly when refrigerated — simply let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and stir well before using. The flavor actually deepens and develops beautifully overnight making day-two chimichurri sauce even more bold and complex than freshly made.

Use It Two Ways with Chimi Boss Blends

Chimi Boss Blends Original Chimichurri Dry Blend is the most versatile jar in your kitchen. Use it straight from the jar as a bold dry rub on steaks, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables — or mix it with red wine vinegar and olive oil in minutes for a bold and vibrant chimichurri sauce. Small-batch, all-natural, no preservatives. Rated #1 chimichurri by Sporked.

Try it as a dry rub on: ribeye steaks, chicken thighs, pork tenderloin, shrimp skewers, cauliflower steaks, and roasted potatoes.

Love bold chimichurri flavor? Try these recipes next — Chimichurri Steak, Chimichurri Shrimp Skewers, and Infierno Chimichurri Flank Steak.