Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops
Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops are soaked in a savory-salty soy blend with bright lemon pepper and aromatic garlic, yielding tender, juicy meat with a lightly caramelized char. The balance of citrusy spice and umami makes each bite satisfying without being heavy. Ideal for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a laid-back backyard cookout.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, soy sauce, vegetable oil, lemon-pepper seasoning, and garlic in a deep bowl; add pork chops and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Take the pork chops out of the marinade and shake off any excess; discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Grill the pork chops on the preheated grill until the centers are no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 359.72 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 35.5 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 3.14 g 1%
- Total Fat 21.72 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.89 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.08 mg High 39%
- Sodium 945.77 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 0.62 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 6.73 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Top Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Lemon Pepper, Light Soy Sauce, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 359.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Lemon Pepper, Light Soy Sauce, Minced Garlic, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops healthy?
- Top-Tier Marinated Grilled Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 359.72 calories and 35.5 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 945.77 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.89 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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