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Orange-Thyme Pork Chops

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Orange-Thyme Pork Chops
Orange and thyme make a wonderful combination and add a special flavor to succulent lean pork chops. Enjoy with some skinny mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Prep Time: 8 hours

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2-inch thick), trimmed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation:

Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine orange juice, zest, thyme and parsley and add to chops in bag. Marinate for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat broiler. Spray rack with nonstick cooking spray. Place chops on broiler, discarding marinade, and cook for 4 minutes each side. Serve with skinny mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Serves 4 Per Serving: Calories 160, Calories from Fat 54, Total Fat 6g (sat 2.1g), Cholesterol 62mg, Sodium 51mg, Carbohydrate 1.7g, Fiber 0.1g, Protein 24.8g

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