Portuguese-Style Pork Chops (or chicken) Recipe

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Portuguese-Style Pork Chops (or chicken)
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Directions:

  1. Prepare Portuguese-Style Paste (see recipe I posted).
  2. Place pork chops in a shallow glass dish and rub pepper paste over both sides.
  3. Pour wine over the chops.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least six hours or overnight, turning once or twice.
  5. Drain marinade into a small saucepan.
  6. Add oil and bring to a simmer.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slighly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  8. Stir in pepper and salt.
  9. Measure out 1/4 cup sauce for basting.
  10. Keep remainder warm.
  11. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium-high.
  12. Lightly oil grill rack.
  13. Place the chops on the grill.
  14. Cook, basting occasionally with pepper sauce, until browned and just cooked through, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side for 1/2 inch thick chops.
  15. Serve immediately, passing remaining pepper sauce separately.
  16. Variation: Substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts or skinned bone-in chicken for pork chops.
  17. Allow 4-6 minutes per side for boneless breasts, 20 to 30 minutes for bone-in pieces.
  18. Serves 6.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 131.5 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.61g 7%
Cholesterol 15.03mg 5%
Sodium 366.62mg 15%
Potassium 145.87mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.08g 1%
Sugars 0.79g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 0%
Protein 5.14g 10%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 10.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.71 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g 7%
Cholesterol 13.68mg 5%
Sodium 333.77mg 15%
Potassium 132.8mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.8g 1%
Sugars 0.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 4.68g 10%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 9.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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