Chipotle Pork with Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Spice up your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Chipotle Pork with Strawberry Avocado Salsa! Juicy, tender pork chops are expertly seasoned with a smoky, zesty blend of chipotle chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then perfectly seared for a beautifully caramelized crust. The real showstopper, however, is the fresh strawberry avocado salsa—a tantalizing medley of sweet strawberries, creamy avocado, zesty lime, and a drizzle of honey that creates the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is not only quick and easy but also ideal for impressing guests or transforming a weeknight dinner into something extraordinary. Serve it with a side of rice or a green salad for a complete, wholesome meal! Keywords: chipotle pork, strawberry avocado salsa, spicy pork chops, fresh salsa recipe, easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1 inch thick) boneless pork chops
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (diced) strawberries
- 1 (diced) avocado
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) cilantro
- 1 (juiced) lime
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon (for salsa) salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to create a spice rub.
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the pork chops evenly with the spice mixture.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes.
While the pork is resting, prepare the strawberry avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, diced avocado, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Gently mix to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado.
Serve the chipotle pork chops topped with a generous spoonful of the strawberry avocado salsa. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3492 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2231 mg | 47% | |
*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.
