Chimichurri Rice is an easy, flavorful dish loaded with fresh herbs. I usually make it whenever I need a quick side dish for dinner!
Chimichurri Rice
This is an easy one-pot recipe that I really call comfort food! It is made with pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes; perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
I usually serve a bowl of this rice with Crispy fried chicken fingers or Chinese peanut butter chicken for lunch or light dinner.
You'll Need
Complete information on ingredients and quantities is in the recipe card at the end of the post.
Olive Oil. I use olive oil to cook the rice. However, you may use sunflower oil instead if you like.
Basmati Rice. I use Basmati rice because it has long grains. Jasmine rice also works fine.
Lemon Juice. It really enhances the flavor.
Red Pepper Flakes. For a spicy kick.
Fresh herbs: I use fresh cilantro and parsley to finish the dish before serving. Wash the fresh cilantro and parsley thoroughly before using them.
Other ingredients I used: Tomato sauce, onion and garlic, chicken stock and fresh ginger.
How to Make Chimichurri Rice?
One: Rinse the rice and drain it well to wash away some starch and achieve a fluffy texture.
Two: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add onion and rice, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the rice turns lightly brown (stirring frequently).
Three: Stir in the ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, black pepper and lemon juice.
Four: Stir in the tomato sauce and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and put the lid on the pot and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Five: Fluff the rice with a fork and then fold in the chopped cilantro and parsley and serve.
Why Is This Recipe Called Chimichurri Rice?
The reason is because the rice is cooked with Chimichurri sauce. which is a combination of garlic and fresh herbs— commonly cilantro and parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
More Side Recipes
- Smoked Salmon Pizza
- Vegetarian Sausage Rolls
- Mexican burgers
- Pan Fried Green Beans
- Zucchini Patties Recipe
- Cabbage Patties
- Thai Fish Patties
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Recipe
Chimichurri Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups basmati rice , uncooked
- 1 small onion , chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh ginger , grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro , chopped
- 3 tablespoon fresh parsley , chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat, add onion and rice, and cook until the rice turns lightly brown (stirring frequently).2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups basmati rice, 1 small onion
- Stir in the ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic, salt, black pepper and lemon juice.½ teaspoon fresh ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Stir in the tomato sauce and chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and put the lid on the pot and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.½ cup tomato sauce, 4 cups chicken stock
- Fluff the rice with a fork and then fold in the chopped cilantro and parsley and serve.3 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoon fresh parsley
Frida says
I added a pinch of dried basil, and it turned out amazing.