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!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the pork chops from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Discard the used marinade.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 7

Chop the fresh cilantro finely and sprinkle it over the pork chops as a garnish before serving.

Step 8

Serve the Chipotle Chops warm with your choice of sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2251.4

Total Fat 142.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 544mg	0%
Sodium 3231.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 195.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 166.4mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2948.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 6.3%