Monday, February 22, 2010

Chipotle-Marinated Pork Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

Chipotle-Marinated Pork Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

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

3 tbsp dried parsley
1/4 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup minced fresh onion

To prepare pork chops, combine 3/4 cup chicken broth and chipotle chile. 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 8 ingredients (parsley through onion) in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a bowl; 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.