Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Each Honey Garlic Pork Chop contains 1g protein and 101 calories—a side dish rather than a protein anchor. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, best paired with higher-protein mains to round out your macro targets.
Ingredients
- •Pork Chops, Bone-In
Boneless pork loin roast. Wider and fattier than tenderloin — both work.
- •1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(5g)
- •Parsley, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Pat the pork dry on both sides and place in a 9x13-inch or similar dish. Sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper. Rub all over with the garlic. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or cover and refrigerate up to overnight. (Let come to room temperature prior to cooking).
- 2When ready to cook, in a small bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, and apple cider. Spoon half of it over the pork and brush to coat; reserve the rest.
- 3To cook: Heat your grill over medium-high heat, or place a rack 6 inches from the oven, turn the oven the broil, and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Grill on the first, unbrushed side for 5 minutes, until the pork chop easily releases from the grill; if broiling, broil for 5 minutes.
- 4Flip the pork and brush on the other side with the remaining honey mixture. If grilling, continue cooking for 4 to 8 minutes more; if broiling, check the pork's temperature and cook for 2 to 6 minutes more, until the pork reaches 135°F on an instant read thermometer (it will continue to cook and the temperature will keep rising as it rests). The cooking time will vary based upon your grill/oven temperature and the thickness of your pork. When the pork chops are done, they will feel just firm to the touch, the juices will run slightly pink, and the meat will look rosy in the center.
- 5Transfer the meat to a plate, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
101
calories
1g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.2g
4 servings per batch · ~24g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Honey Garlic Pork Chops have per serving?
Each serving contains only 1g of protein and 101 calories, with 8g fat and 9g carbs. This macro profile is extremely low in protein and not suitable as a primary protein source for gym-goers.
How long does Honey Garlic Pork Chops take to prep?
This is a quick prep stovetop recipe that batches 4 servings at once. The cooking time is minimal, though the low protein content makes this recipe better suited as a side dish rather than a main.
Is Honey Garlic Pork Chops good for fat loss?
At only 101 calories per serving, this recipe is calorie-efficient, but the 1g protein makes it unsuitable as a standalone meal for fat loss. Use it as a low-calorie side to complement a higher-protein main dish.
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