Chipotle Chops
Turn up the heat at your dinner table with these smoky, spicy, and irresistibly tender Chipotle Chops! Featuring juicy bone-in pork chops coated in a bold marinade of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, honey, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, this recipe packs a sweet and smoky punch with every bite. Perfectly grilled to achieve a slight char while locking in the natural juices, these chops are both succulent and full of flavor. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and brightness, they’re an ideal main dish for elevating weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next backyard barbecue. Enjoy these Chipotle Chops alongside grilled vegetables, a refreshing salad, or fluffy rice for a meal that delivers on taste and texture. Ready in just 35 minutes (plus marinating time), this recipe balances ease and gourmet flair, making it a must-try for spice lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 3 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Place the chipotle peppers, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, honey, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth to create the marinade.
Place the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chops, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to overnight for maximum flavor.
Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Remove the pork chops from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Discard the used marinade.
Grill the pork chops for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for juicy, perfectly cooked meat.
Remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely and sprinkle it over the pork chops as a garnish before serving.
Serve the Chipotle Chops warm with your choice of sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 636 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 412 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
