Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless pork chops (boneless, thin-cut); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.75 teaspoon onion powder; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 3 cup water; 2 cup fresh pineapple (diced); 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 jalapeño (finely minced (remove seeds for less heat)); 2 tablespoon lime juice

Juicy grilled boneless pork chops seasoned to perfection, topped with a bright and spicy pineapple salsa, served with a side of fluffy white rice.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 27 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.89/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sodium
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.5 pound boneless pork chops (boneless, thin-cut)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.75 teaspoon onion powder
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
3 cup water
2 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 jalapeño (finely minced (remove seeds for less heat))
2 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine the uncooked white rice with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Pat the boneless pork chops dry. Rub them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then generously season both sides with the spice mixture.
While the pork marinates, prepare the pineapple salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced fresh pineapple, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, finely minced jalapeño, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
Grill the seasoned pork chops for 3-5 minutes per side, or until an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.
Let the grilled pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the pork chops hot with a generous spoon of pineapple salsa and a side of fluffy white rice.

Notes

For less spice, omit the jalapeño from the salsa. For an extra kick, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning for the pork.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 544
Protein: 31.3 g
Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
Fat: 22.3 g
Fiber: 2.7 g
Sodium: 444 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.1 g
Sugar: 7.3 g
Cholesterol: 82 mg