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Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Savory Honey Garlic Pork Chops for a Quick Dinner Win

Delight in crispy honey garlic pork chops, a quick and easy dinner blend of savory-sweet flavors that are gluten-free adaptable.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 chops
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 4 pieces Pork Chops Bone-in thin-cut for better texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Marinade
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic may also be used
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Can substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Substitute with neutral oil if allergic
For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Use only cornstarch for gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper White and black pepper mix
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Avocado or peanut oil are good alternatives
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for the sauce
For Garnishing
  • Green Onion/Fried Garlic Optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • meat mallet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Steps
  1. Pound pork chops to uniform thickness of about 1/4 inch, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine garlic powder, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and salt in a bowl; marinate pork for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper for the glaze.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (176°C) for frying.
  5. Mix cornstarch and flour, coat marinated pork pieces evenly.
  6. Fry coated pork for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on a paper towel.
  7. Sauté minced garlic in leftover oil for 30 seconds.
  8. Pour sauce mixture into skillet, stir until simmering and thickened for 2-3 minutes.
  9. Combine fried pork with the sauce, toss to coat and serve garnished with green onions or fried garlic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chopCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for best results.

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