Habanero Grilled Pork Chops

Charred and tangy, spicy and juicy, these Habanero Grilled Pork Chops up your dinner game any night of the week; they're perfect for weekend grilling too!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 35

Cook Time: 10

Servings: 4

Calories: 360kcal

Author: Nichole Crews

Ingredients

1 habanero chile - seeded, very finely chopped
2 lemongrass stalks. chopped - look for already trimmed at your grocery store
2 garlic cloves - minced
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fish sauce - look for no sugar added if on a whole30
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
4 (1 1/2-inch thick bone-in pork chops
3 tablespoons olive oil - plus more for grill

Instructions

Using a fork, prick pork chops all over and add to a bag or shallow dish (13x9).
Whisk to combine chopped habanero, lemongrass, garlic, orange juice, fish sauce, coconut aminos and vinegar in a small bowl. Pour marinade over pierced pork chops and seal in bag or shallow dish and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, turning occasionally, for 30 minutes.
Prepare grill to medium-high heat; oil grate with olive oil. Remove pork chops from marinade and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Grill four minutes over direct heat, until charred and flip, cooking for 3-4 more minutes, until cooked through, about 6–8 minutes total. Transfer to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before cutting.

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