Grilled Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

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Juicy grilled pork chops marinated in bright citrus juices, served with a vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place 4 bone-in pork chops in a shallow dish and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by combining 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil (from marinade ingredients), 1 minced garlic clove (reserve from marinade), and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove pork chops from marinade, shaking off excess. Grill chops for 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and edges are nicely charred.
Step 4: Remove chops from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Serve topped with 2 tbsp chimichurri sauce per chop.