Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops Recipe
Honey Garlic Pork Chops clock in at 6g protein and 252 calories per serving — treat this as a carb-leaning accompaniment to your primary protein sources. Four servings cook quickly on the stovetop, giving you a versatile side for multiple meal-prep days. Layer it alongside your main protein to hit balanced macros without repetitive meals.
Ingredients
- •Pork Chops, Bone-In
- •1 pinch salt (to season)
- •1 pinch pepper (to season)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Unsalted Butter(15g)
- •Garlic(360g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •1-2 tablespoons water ((optional))
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven broiler (or grill) to medium-high heat. Season the chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking.
- 2Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Sear chops until golden on each side and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes on each side). Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- 3Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add the honey, broth, and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes) while stirring occasionally. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if the sauce thickens too much.
- 4Add pork back to the pan, baste generously with the sauce, and broil/grill for 1-2 minutes or until edges are slightly charred.
- 5Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta, or salad.
Nutrition — Per Serving
252
calories
6g
protein
11g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 43g
- Saturated fat
- 1.1g
- Sodium
- 37 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~140g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops have per serving?
Each serving provides 6g of protein with 252 calories, 11g fat, and 43g carbs. The carbohydrate content is notably high relative to the protein, making this more of a carb-forward dish than a protein primary.
How long does Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops take to prep?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch delivered from stovetop cooking keeps this efficient for weeknight prep. Total batch output is moderate but execution is fast.
Is Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops good for muscle gain?
At only 6g protein per serving, this recipe doesn't meet minimum protein requirements for muscle gain as a standalone meal. The high carbs (43g) make it better suited as a carb-and-side pairing with a separate protein source.
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