Grilled Pork Chops
This Grilled Pork Chops provides 0g protein and 11 calories per serving — essentially a zero-calorie seasoned side. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop as a flavour-boosting complement to higher-protein mains. Use this as a volume multiplier when you need extra plate size without affecting your macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Pork Chops, Bone-In
Boneless pork loin roast. Wider and fattier than tenderloin — both work.
- •Lemon
- •Rosemary, Fresh(15g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Pat the pork chops dry on both sides.
- 2Zest the lemon into a small bowl. Add the rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic. With your fingers, rub to combine. It should smell very fragrant. Slice the lemon into wedges and reserve for serving.
- 3Rub the lemon/rosemary mixture all over the outsides of the pork. Cover the pork chops and let sit for 1 hour at room temperature or refrigerate up to overnight. Let come to room temperature prior to grilling.
- 4When ready to grill, heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If you are using a grill pan, you will need to cook the pork in batches (if the chops are too crowded in the pan, the chops will steam and not sear properly). Place the pork chops on the grill. Cook on the first side for 5 minutes, until the pork chop easily releases from the grill.
- 5Flip and cook on the other side for another 4 to 8 minutes (the cooking time will vary based upon your grill temperature and the thickness of your pork), until the pork reaches 135°F on an instant read thermometer (it will continue to cook and the temperature will keep rising as it rests). When the pork chops are done, they will feel just firm to the touch, the juices will run slightly pink, and the meat will look rosy in the center. Place on a platter, cover with aluminum foil, and let rest 10 minutes.
- 6Once the pork chops have rested, serve hot with reserved lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
11
calories
0g
protein
0g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Saturated fat
- 0.1g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.6g
4 servings per batch · ~8g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grilled Pork Chops have per serving?
This recipe contains 0g protein per serving with only 11 calories, indicating it's likely a side dish or vegetable component rather than a standalone protein source. Do not rely on this recipe to hit daily protein targets without pairing with a primary protein dish.
How long does Grilled Pork Chops take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe yielding 4 servings on the stovetop with minimal time investment. The small calorie footprint suggests this functions as an accompaniment rather than a main meal component.
Is Grilled Pork Chops good for fat loss?
At 11 calories and 0g protein per serving, this is not a primary tool for fat loss meal planning and should not count toward daily macros. Use this only as a negligible-calorie side to accompany your primary protein and carb sources.
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