Chipotle-Marinated Pork Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

Chimichurri - an Argentine condiment - is a thick herb sauce packed with flavor. Roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment. You can also prepare this recipe with a pork tenderloin or pork loin.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

1 drained canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce

4 (6-ounce) center-cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick) chimichurri sauce

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 garlic cloves

1/2 cup shredded carrot

1/2 cup minced fresh onion

cooking spray

Directions:

1. To prepare pork chops, combine 3/4 cup chicken broth and chipotle chile in a blender; process until smooth. Combine chile mixture and pork chops in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator 2 hours. Remove chops from bag; discard marinade.
2. To prepare Chimichurri Sauce, combine parsley and next 7 ingredients (parsley through garlic) in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; stir in carrot and onion. Set aside.
3. Prepare grill.
4. Place the chops on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com