Whole30 Smoky-Chipotle Skillet Pork Chops
Boneless pork chops are cooked perfectly in a skillet, and dressed up with a Whole30 and Paleo-friendly smoky-chipotle sauce! This easy one pan dinner is ready within 30 minutes, from start to finish.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 4-5 Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops about 3/4 - 1 inch thick
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 cloves garlic minced
For the Rub:
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili pepper spice
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp chipotle chili pepper spice
- 1 tsp liquid smoke*
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For garnish:
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Begin by heating a large skillet to medium high heat. Prepare your pork chops: Mix together ingredients for the rub. Rub each side of the pork chops with spices.
- Once skillet is hot, add the garlic and cook for about one minute. Now add the pork chops.
- Cook your pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the center reaches 165 degrees and is only slightly pink. Reduce heat to low.
- While the pork chops are cooking, mix together coconut milk, chipotle pepper, cilantro, and liquid smoke in a blender or food processor until smooth.
- Once pork chops are cooked through, pour the sauce on top. Reduce heat to low, and scrape any bits of rub seasoning to add to the sauce.
- Garnish with juice of 1 lime and extra cilantro (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
*This can be found in almost every grocery store with the BBQ sauces. A really good brand with minimal ingredients that is Paleo, Whole30, and Keto compliant is Wrights brand.
Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 566mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg