Description
Transform ordinary chicken wings into a vibrant Argentinian-inspired feast with this bright, herbaceous chimichurri sauce. The zesty blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, and garlic creates an explosion of flavor that perfectly clings to crispy wings. This vibrant green sauce is ready in just 15 minutes and adds restaurant-quality flair to game day snacks or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (packed)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (packed)
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine parsley, cilantro, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Transfer herb mixture to a bowl and whisk in red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice and let sauce rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss freshly cooked chicken wings in sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
Tips: For smoother sauce, blend all ingredients in food processor. Substitutions: Use apple cider vinegar if red wine vinegar unavailable. Replace cilantro with more parsley for milder flavor. Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week. Oil may solidify when chilled – bring to room temperature and stir before use.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: B
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Argentinian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chimichurri, wing sauce, green sauce, herb sauce