Chipotle-Marinated Pork Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

By tonyglib

Weight Watcher Points per serving: 7

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

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

Ingredients

• (6-ounce) center-cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick) chimichurri Sauce:
• 3/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 drained canned chipotle chile in adobo 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

Step 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.

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.