Chipotle Orange Glazed Pork Chops

One of the things I love most about my health and fitness journey is that our meal plans are REALISTIC. No quick fix "eat salads all day" and hate life to reach your goals! LOL That would never work for me, trust me I've tried.  I spent years of my life buying "diet" books, healthy recipe books just to try it a few days and feel completely deprived.  My journey with Beachbody has taught me how to fuel my body with the right foods.  I've learned how to have balance in my life, because I do not eat clean 100% of the time.  I do try to eat clean 80-90% and I enjoy other treats here and there.  I needed balance not a quick fix and that's what gets results.   

Here is a yummy recipe you can try for lunch or dinner.  It's great for the family too. Only because they may not be joining you in your "weight loss" or "fitness journey" doesn't mean that your husband/wife and kids can't eat healthy too.  Let me know if you try it and how you liked it. 

Chipotle Orange Glazed Pork Chops:

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons maple syrup

* 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
* 1 teaspoon finely chopped seeded chipotle with 1/2 teaspoon adobo
* 4 (3/4-inch thick) center cut pork loin chops (about 8 ounces each)*
* 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or Himalayan salt.

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, orange juice concentrate and chipotle. 

2. Preheat grill pan. Sprinkle both sides of the chops with salt. Brush 1 side of chops generously with glaze. Place on grill panglaze side down. Brush other side with glaze. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat

Enjoy! 

(Cred: Food Network)