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    Home » Pork Recipes

    Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Lime Topping

    Published: May 8, 2018 Last updated: Apr 5, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Pork Chops are marinated, grilled, and then brushed with a cilantro lime dressing for best recipe that produces the juiciest pork chops you can imagine.
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    Cilantro Lime Grilled Pork Chops are a quick and one my favorite pork chop recipes to put on the dinner table. The pork chop marinade adds great flavor making the best grilled pork chops of your life!

    If you are looking for the juiciest grilled pork chops, then this recipe is what you want! The cilantro lime marinade add so much flavor and it is one of my favorite ways to cook bone in pork chops.

    A plate with a 1 grilled pork chops and a side of broccoli salad.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🙋 FAQ's
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    ✔️ These juicy pork chops are ready in just 30 minutes and it is a great recipe when you want dinner fast

    ✔️ This is the perfect keto pork chop recipe with just 1 net carb, and 27 grams of protein.

    ✔️ It is an easy recipe for two that can easily be adjusted to feed more.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Fresh Limes

    Ground cumin

    Chipotle chili powder

    Sweetener of choice (optional)

    Jalapeno pepper

    Cilantro 

    Bone in pork chops

    Ingredients for recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    To make the marinade:

    1. In a small mixing bowl combine the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, sweetener, and salt. Place pork chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over pork chops. Seal the bag and marinate at least 15 minutes.

    To grill the pork chops:

    1. Heat grill until hot. Reduce heat to medium low.
    2. Remove the pork chops from marinade and place on the hot grill, cook for 7 minutes. Flip pork chops and cook another 7 minutes, until internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees. Remove the pork chops from grill and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

    To make the topping:

    1. While the pork rests, make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, salt, cilantro and jalapeno (if using) and brush over grilled pork chops prior to serving

    🥄 Equipment

    Outdoor Grill , or charcoal grill

    Resealable gallon bag , for marinating the meat

    Barbecue Tongs

    Silicone basting brush

    Instant read meat thermometer

    Chili lime marinade in a blue bowl with a package of unopened pork chops blurred in the background.

    🥫Storage

    Store any leftover grilled pork chops in an airtight container up to 3 days in the fridge.

    📖 Variations

    • Cilantro can be left out of the recipe if you are one who does not like it.
    • Use regular chili powder in place of the chipotle.
    • If carbs are not a concern, use a little bit of brown sugar to replace the sweetener.
    One chop on a plate topped with cilantro and two jalapeno slices with a lime wedge to the upper right.

    💭 Tips

    • To get the criss cross grill marks place the pork chop on the hot grill and cook for 3 minutes. Do not flip, but rather rotate the pork chop 90 degrees. This will create the gorgeous grill marks on the pork chops.
    • Grilling time will vary depending on the thickness of your pork chops. Always us an instant read thermometer in the thickest part of the meat to gauge the level of doneness. Thick pork chops will take longer to cook.
    Cilantro Lime Grilled Pork Chops

    🙋 FAQ's

    Can I use different kind of pork chops to make this recipe?

    You can use boneless chops, center-cut loin chops, or center-cut rib chops. However, I recommend the bone in pork chops as I feel they have the best flavor.

    📚 Related Recipes

    • Favorite Pork Chop Recipes
    • Pork Chops with Onions
    • Garlic Roasted Pork Chops
    • Dr Pepper Barbecue Sauce

    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve Cilantro Lime Grilled Pork Chops with a side of Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Jalapeno.

    Two grilled pork chops on a plate topped with flecks of cilantro and jalapeno.

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    📖 Recipe

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    Marinated Grilled Pork Chops with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Pork Chops are marinated, grilled, and then brushed with a cilantro lime dressing for best recipe that produces the juiciest pork chops you can imagine.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Keto Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 pork chops
    Calories 226 kcal

    Equipment

    • Outdoor Grill , or charcoal grill
    • Resealable gallon bag , for marinating the meat
    • Barbecue Tongs
    • Silicone basting brush
    • Instant read meat thermometer

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    Ingredients
      

    For the Marinade:

    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon sugar free sweetener , optional
    • dash of salt

    For the Cilantro Lime Topping:

    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • ½ tablespoon jalapeno pepper , diced (optional)
    • dash salt
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

    Other Ingredients:

    • 12 ounces Bone in Pork Chops

    Instructions
     

    To make the marinade:

    • In a small mixing bowl combine the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, sweetener, and salt. Place pork chops in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over pork chops. Seal the bag and marinate at least 15 minutes.

    To grill the pork chops:

    • Heat grill until hot. Reduce heat to medium low.Remove the pork chops from marinade and place on the hot grill, cook for 7 minutes. Flip pork chops and cook another 7 minutes, until internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F. Remove the pork chops from grill and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

    To make the topping:

    • While the pork rests, make the topping: In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, salt, cilantro and jalapeno (if using) and brush over grilled pork chops prior to serving

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Cilantro Lime Grilled Pork Chops, Grilled Pork Chops
    Tried this recipe?Mention @grumpyshoneybunch or tag #grumpyshoneybunch!

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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. HEATHER

      February 15, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      These were delicious. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Shelby

        February 16, 2019 at 7:29 am

        Hi Heather, thanks for stopping by! I'm happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Susie

      June 16, 2018 at 11:58 am

      What a great recipe! I love having pork chops on the grill in the summer.. and I love cilantro. I am definitely saving this recipe for a summer dinner.
      I have used Walmart grocery pick up and loved it too. I could grocery shop at midnight and set my pick up for the next morning after I dropped this kids at school. So Easy!

      Reply
    3. Tara

      June 16, 2018 at 11:48 am

      I love how easily these come together! Such wonderful flavors too! Definitely perfect for summer grilling season.

      Reply
    4. linda spiker

      June 16, 2018 at 9:30 am

      Gosh I haven't made a pork chop in forever! These look fabulous!

      Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo

      June 16, 2018 at 8:35 am

      these look great and we are huge pork fans with the guys in our family. They looks so juicy! I love this idea!

      Reply
    6. Sue

      June 10, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      Yum! This looks delicious. Either I'm losing my mind or you don't have cilantro listed in the ingredients for the cilantro lime topping. I went to make my grocery list and thought, well certainly I need cilantro! Just wondering who much.

      Reply
      • Shelby

        June 10, 2018 at 7:26 pm

        Oops! Well it is never good to miss one of the ingredients! Thanks for letting me know. You can mainly do this to taste, but I would measure at least 1/4 cup cilantro, then finely chop it to add to the marinade. Thanks!

        Reply
    7. Claudia Lamascolo

      May 28, 2018 at 11:28 am

      Wow those pork chops sound delicious I would love to try this the flavors just jump out at you!

      Reply
    8. Jack @ BBQ Recipez

      May 21, 2018 at 6:33 am

      A healthy and delicious meal, yummy!

      Reply
    9. Claire

      May 12, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Cilantro Lime is just one of my favourite flavour combos.
      I have never seen it with pork before and I am loving it.
      And all those little charred edges. YUM!

      Reply
    10. Natalie

      May 12, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      I love pork chops! Looks so delicious and such a great idea for BBQ! The cilantro and lime addition sounds no less than wonderful!

      Reply
    11. Ginny

      May 12, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      I'm a sucker for lime and I love that you mixed it with spicy spices for the marinade. Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    12. Julia

      May 12, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Online shopping is such a time saver, isn't it? The pork chops look so juicy - my mouth is watering here 🙂

      Reply
    13. Ellen

      May 12, 2018 at 8:06 am

      I'll have to try the pickup feature at Walmart. What a timesaver! Such great flavors in your pork chop recipe.

      Reply
    14. Carlee

      May 09, 2018 at 10:32 am

      I am so glad it's finally grilling season and I can't wait to get these on the table!

      Reply

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