Chimichurri is an Argentine sauce built around herbs, garlic, vinegar, oil and seasoning. It tastes fresh, sharp and savoury rather than sweet, and it is usually served with grilled food. Chimmy’s makes ready-to-use versions that can also work as a marinade, dip, dressing base or cooking sauce. Shop Chimmy’s chimichurri range.
Why chimichurri belongs on more than steak
Steak may be the classic pairing, but chimichurri is useful wherever a dish needs acidity, herbs and garlic. Spoon it over roast chicken, brush it onto fish, fold it through warm potatoes or serve it beside charred vegetables. Its vinegar cuts through richer foods, while its herbs lift milder ingredients.
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What does chimichurri taste like?
A balanced chimichurri should taste lively rather than oily. Garlic gives depth, vinegar supplies brightness and herbs create a clean, savoury finish. The exact character changes by recipe: an authentic green-style blend feels traditional, tomato and oregano create a rounder modern flavour, smoke suits barbecue food, and chilli adds controlled heat.
Four practical ways to use it
Use chimichurri cold as a finishing sauce, before cooking as a marinade, alongside food as a dip, or stirred into another ingredient such as yoghurt, mayonnaise or softened butter. Start with a small spoonful and add more after tasting; the aim is to sharpen the food without hiding it.
Choose your Chimmy’s flavour
Choose Old Classic for a direct Argentine profile, Modern Twist for an everyday tomato-and-oregano option, Smoky BBQ for grilled flavours, or Spicy when the meal needs extra heat. Each is vegan, gluten-free, made with natural ingredients and free from all 14 major declared allergens.
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Find your Chimmy’s
Explore the full Chimmy’s collection for individual flavours and multipacks, or use the Where to Buy page to find selected UK stockists. For meal inspiration, visit the recipe collection.
Frequently asked questions
Is chimichurri spicy?
Traditional chimichurri is herby and garlicky, not necessarily hot. Heat depends on the recipe.
Is chimichurri served hot or cold?
It is normally served at room temperature or chilled, although it can be added during cooking.
What food goes with chimichurri?
Steak, chicken, lamb, fish, burgers, potatoes, vegetables and salads all pair well with it.
