BHG’s Grilled Spicy Pork Chops with Zucchini and Onion

I was in Meijer on Thursday and they were selling a package of pork chops “buy one get one free!” I wish I would have pick some up now this BHG’s Grilled Spicy Pork Chops with Zucchini and Onion looks really good and you can add this Mexican recipe to your meal rotation for being economical and quick to make any day of the week. Serves 4 Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon ground New Mexico chile pepper or chili powder 
1 1/2 teaspoons salt 
1 teaspoon brown sugar 
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
4 bone-in pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick 
6 – 7 small zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/4” thick 
1 tablespoon olive oil 
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crushed 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco 
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro 
1/4  cup finely chopped red onion 
Garnish: Lime wedges

Directions:

In a small bowl combine the ground chile pepper, 1 teaspoon of the salt, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub onto all sides of the chops. Toss zucchini with olive oil to lightly coat. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the dried oregano, and black pepper.
For a charcoal or gas grill, grill the chops on the greased rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat for 11 to 13 minutes (150°F), turning once. Add the zucchini the last 4 minutes of grilling or until crisp tender, turning once. (No longer outdoor grilling season, no problem just use your stove top grill same directions on medium heat.)

Arrange zucchini and chops on serving plates. Top with queso fresco, cilantro, and red onion. Garnish with lime wedges. Yum Yum!