Pan-Seared Peruvian-Style Pork Chops with Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Tender pork chops seared to golden perfection and served with a zesty, herbaceous chimichurri sauce inspired by Peruvian flavors. This Latin American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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

• 4 (6 oz each) bone-in pork chops
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil (for chimichurri)
• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, finely chop 1/2 cup fresh parsley and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. In a bowl, whisk together the herbs with 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tbsp lime juice until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Serve pork chops topped with the fresh chimichurri sauce.