Chipotle-Marinated Pork Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

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.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and 1/4 cup sauce)

Ingredients

• Pork chops:
• 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

Preparation

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.

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.

Prepare grill.

Place the chops on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

311 (56% from fat)

Fat:

19.2g (sat 5.1g,mono 10.5g,poly 2.2g)

Protein:

27.6g

Carbohydrate:

5.4g

Fiber:

1.6g

Cholesterol:

84mg

Iron:

2.2mg

Sodium:

321mg

Calcium:

42mg