Grilled Chipotle-Lime Pork Tenderloin with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Tender pork tenderloin marinated in smoky chipotle and zesty lime, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce that adds freshness and richness. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
• 2 peppers, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole, peeled and pitted ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons (to thin sauce) water
• 1 teaspoon honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Place 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork from marinade and let excess drip off.
4. Step 4: Grill pork tenderloin for 15-20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F and the outside is nicely charred.
5. Step 5: While pork cooks, prepare the avocado cilantro sauce by blending 1 ripe avocado, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 teaspoon honey in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Remove pork from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into medallions. Serve drizzled with the avocado cilantro sauce.