Chipotle is set to tantalize taste buds with the introduction of their new Red Chimichurri sauce, available for a limited time from September 30th across their U.S. and Canadian locations. This flavorful addition is crafted with an enticing blend of garlic, fresh hand-cut cilantro, sunflower oil, chili peppers, and citrus juice, promising a bold and fresh experience.
Following in the footsteps of the successful Adobo Ranch dip—Chipotle’s first new dip in five years—Red Chimichurri aims to elevate the dining experience. Nevielle Panthaky, Chipotle’s Vice President of Culinary, suggests three curated entrées that pair exquisitely with the new sauce:
1. **Carne Asada Burrito**: A hearty combination of white rice, black beans, Carne Asada, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, cheese, romaine lettuce, and Red Chimichurri.
2. **Chicken Bowl**: This features white rice, black beans, chicken, roasted chili-corn salsa, guacamole, cheese, and Red Chimichurri.
3. **Sofritas Bowl**: A delicious mix of brown rice, pinto beans, Sofritas, fajita veggies, roasted chili-corn salsa, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, romaine lettuce, all topped with Red Chimichurri.
In addition, Chipotle Rewards members have the exclusive opportunity to try this new sauce for free on September 30th.
Paris Woolfe, a food and culture reporter from Cleveland.com, had the opportunity to preview the Red Chimichurri. She describes it as delightfully surprising, with the sunflower oil highlighting the roasted garlic and chili peppers. Despite her sensitivity to heat, Woolfe enjoyed the sauce’s bright and spicy flavor, noting that it enhances rather than overpowers the dishes it complements. Her positive review highlights the sauce’s freshness, as evidenced by its need for stirring to evenly distribute its natural ingredients.
Chipotle’s introduction of Red Chimichurri not only broadens their menu offerings but also underscores a commitment to innovative and fresh flavors, making this a must-try for fans of bold culinary experiences.