CAJUN ORANGE PORK CHOPS

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"My husband and I are busy and calorie-conscious. This dish is quick, delicious and easy on the waistline." Plus, it's bursting with flavor! Patricia Harmon - Baden, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for sauce., In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Keep warm., Discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Brush with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges