Lemon-Garlic Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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Juicy grilled pork chops marinated in lemon and garlic, served with a vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce for bright, fresh flavor. This Latin American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 47 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, lemon juice, olive oil 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.

Prep: 35 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 bone-in pork chops and marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare chimichurri by mixing 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove pork chops from marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145°F and juices run clear.
Step 4: Transfer pork chops to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon herb chimichurri over the pork chops before serving for a bright, zesty finish.