Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops
These grilled boneless pork chops are coated in a smoky, warmly spiced rub of paprika, onion powder, garlic, black pepper, kosher salt, and cayenne. The seasoning adds depth with a gentle heat, while avocado oil helps the rub cling as the chops grill. Serve them for a straightforward weeknight dinner or an outdoor cookout.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine smoked paprika, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- 2
Pat the chops dry with a paper towel, then evenly distribute the dry ingredient mixture over both sides of each chop. Lightly rub the mixture into the chops with your fingertips.
- 3
Place the chops on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
- 4
Remove the rubbed chops from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- 5
While the chops come to room temperature, clean the grate of an outdoor gas grill and preheat it to medium heat.
- 6
When the grill is ready, lightly spray the chops with avocado oil spray.
- 7
Lightly oil the grill grates, place the chops on the grill, and cook for about 3 minutes. Rotate the chops 90 degrees to create a crisscross grill pattern and continue grilling for 3 minutes. Turn the chops and grill until the pork chops are no longer pink inside, about 4 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 8
Transfer the chops to a serving platter and allow them to rest under a foil tent for about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
- Calories 242.19 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 30.51 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 0.89 g 0%
- Total Fat 11.81 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 4.27 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.07 mg High 34%
- Sodium 124.61 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 17.34 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.41 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Paprika Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Black Pepper, and Boneless Loin Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 242.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Avocado Oil Cooking Spray, Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 242.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops healthy?
- Paprika-Rubbed Grilled Pork Loin Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 242.19 calories and 30.51 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 124.61 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.27 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, 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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