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    Published: Jun 12, 2017 · Modified: Sep 2, 2020 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 11 Comments

    Pan Grilled Pork Chops with Chimichurri Sauce

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    30-minute, one pan, easy, and tender pan grilled pork chops served with chimichurri sauce (parsley pesto) -- as easy as our pan-seared pork chops . This dish is gluten-free, keto, low carb, and Whole30. 

    A pan of grilled pork chops with Chimichurri plus mini potatoes

    Father’s Day will be arriving here in the United States very soon… and I will be serving one of my husband's favorite dishes: these super flavorful Pan Grilled Pork Chops with Chimichurri sauce (parsley pesto).

    Yep, it works great as a "guy dish" -- on account of the grilling and meat involved (although this girl here is also a huge fan!)  🙂

    HOW TO MAKE PAN GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

    These Pan Grilled Pork Chops are easily prepared by marinating the meat with a mixture of salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh rosemary.

    image showing pork chops being grilled in a skillet

    Then, the pork chops are cooked for about 12 minutes in a grill pan and... voila, my friend! A dish fit for a king is ready to be devoured until the very last bite.

    pork chops after being grilled in a pan

    Simple! Oh... and quick, too, because the entire dish takes about 30 minutes to prepared  A real present for both the cook and eater.

    SIDES TO SERVE WITH GRILLED PORK CHOPS

    Serve our Pan Grilled Pork Chops topped with chimichurri sauce, a side of steamed, baked or roasted baby potatoes, and a fresh salad or steamed vegetables like green beans or asparagus...

    ...and just wait and see how your honey will look at you. 😉  Texas Caviar or Texas toast or a good hard crust bread goes along well too.

    close up of grilled pork chops with lemon slices

     

    STORAGE:

    Store pork leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

    The chimichurri sauce or parsley pesto can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. Just let it come to room temp before serving. If you prefer, buy a prepared basil pesto instead to serve with the chops.

    Our dish works great as a weeknight meal or for serving on Father's Day and other occasions.

    I confess that I wanted to keep the recipe simple yet delicious, hearty, and desirable to a man's eyes. 😉 After all, one of the most important men in my life deserves this type of TLC and more.

    grilled pork chops with Chimichurri and lemon wedges on a table

    Are you smiling? Well, my hubby is too! That's not all! We are serving the best lemon pie ever for dessert...

    Well, Happy Father's Day... to my husband as well as to all the wonderful men that have taken on the task of raising children with a loving and caring heart. May all that you give be multiplied to you in return!

    OTHER DINNER DISHES TO TRY:

    • Garlic Shrimp with Puttanesca Sauce
    • Grilled Salmon
    • One Pan Sriracha Teriyaki Salmon
    • One Pan Seafood in Pesto Sauce 
    • One Sheet Pan Honey Soy Chicken
    • One Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Chicken
    • Shrimp in Coconut Sauce
    • Moqueca
    • Brazilian Shrimp Stew

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    A pan of grilled pork chops with Chimichurri plus mini potatoes
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    Pan Grilled Pork Chops

    A 30-minute, easy to prepare, super flavorful pan grilled pork chops served with chimichurri sauce (parsley pesto). This dish is gluten-free, keto, low carb, and Whole30. 
     


    Course:Main Course
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:dinner recipes, gluten-free recipes, grilled pork chops, keto recipes, low carb recipes, pan grilled pork chops, pork recipes, whole30 recipes
    Prep Time 18 minutes
    Cook Time 12 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 4 people
    Calories548 kcal
    Author Denise Browning

    Equipment

    • cast iron skillet

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds center cut pork chops (thick cut), bone-in about 4 pork chops
    • 3 teaspoons salt
    • 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
    • 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard for Whole30, one with no alcohol.
    • 2 lemons, juiced
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
    • chimichurri sauce (see recipe link in notes), optional

    Instructions

    • Season both sides of the 4 pork chops with a mixture of salt and pepper. Then, stir in 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil, mustard, juice of 1 lemon, and rosemary in a small bowl and spread on both sides of the 4 pork chops. Let marinate into a large ziploc bag for about 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
    • If meat was refrigerated, let it come to room temp before cooking. Heat a large grill pan over high heat until sizzling hot, add 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil (make sure to swirl the pan to coat it with oil), and place the pork chops inside in a single layer.
    • Let cook for about 3 minutes on one side and turn to cook for about 3 minutes on the other side. Grill marks will appear! Turn the chops to position in a way to make checkboard grilled marks, reduce heat to medium, and let cook for 5 minutes.
    • The part of the chops that are close to the bone should be placed standing up vertically to cook for about 30-60 seconds more, otherwise that area can be undercooked. If you insert a thermometer it should read 145 degrees F.
    • Place cooked pork chops on a plate, squeeze the other lemon on top of the chops, and let rest for at least 3 minutes before serving, accompanied by chimichurri sauce or basil pesto. Enjoy!

    Recipe Notes

    1. For the chimichurri sauce recipe, click here. If desired, serve with a good store-bought basil pesto instead.
    2. Side Suggestions: Steamed, baked, or roasted baby potatoes, Texas toast or a hard crusted bread and/or a fresh salad or steamed vegetables such as green beans or asparagus.
    3. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 76g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 235mg | Sodium: 1986mg | Potassium: 1326mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg

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    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    Comments

    1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      June 13, 2017 at 10:07 am

      Now that's it's summer we grill our pork chops outside! yeah! A quick marinate would be divine. Thank you for the inspiration Denise.

      Reply
    2. Juliana says

      June 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      Wow Denise, these pork chops are grilled...or pan grilled to perfection...they sure look so tasty. I love the grill marks.
      Have a wonderful week ahead 🙂

      Reply
    3. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

      June 13, 2017 at 8:26 pm

      Oh, pork chops, I didn't eat pork chops for a very long time, I don't know why, I think I will make it on the weekend.

      Reply
    4. Little Cooking Tips says

      June 14, 2017 at 1:22 am

      Well, we're not blessed with children ourselves but Panos can definitely enjoy these pork steaks lol:):) We never tried pork steaks with chimichurri before for some strange reason. Sounds so interesting!
      Sending you guys our love,
      Mirella and Panos

      Reply
    5. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      June 14, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Chimichurri sauce is terrific stuff -- love it! Usually have it on beef, but really like the idea of using it on pork chops. Good stuff -- thanks.

      Reply
    6. Raymund says

      June 24, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      You cant choose a more perfect sauce for that great chops! Chimichurri Sauce matches that grilled meat so well

      Reply
    7. Enriqueta Lemoine says

      May 15, 2018 at 9:06 am

      I love chimichurri and your pork chops are supreme!

      Reply
    8. Alejandra Graf says

      May 16, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Omg!! Chimichurri! I love it with everything, I have to go and take a look at your recipe, it looks amazing.

      Reply
    9. Steven says

      May 24, 2018 at 2:48 am

      Chimichurri.. never tried it and I am very curious about it. Is it possible to make it using dried herbs instead of fresh one?

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        May 24, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Hi, Steven! I have never used dried herbs to make chimichurri so I wouldn't know how good it'd come out. If you would like to give it a try, please don't grind the ingredients in the blender because the dried herbs would make the sauce quite bitter. Instead, I would mix the oil, vinegar, seasonings, and herbs together with a spoon. Have a marvelous day!

        Reply
    10. Silvia Martinez says

      May 30, 2018 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      Grilled pork chops are the easiest thing ever! I'm also so happy to get your chimichurri sauce!

      Reply

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