Charred Honey-Garlic Pork Chops
Vietnamese-style grilled pork chops glazed with a sweet-savory honey-garlic sauce, charred on the outside and juicy within. Ready in 20 minutes and packed with caramelized flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 2 chops (about 6 oz each) pork chops (1 inch thick), boneless
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ whole (juiced) lime
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- 1 whole chilies (Thai bird's eye or red), thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Sear pork chops 2 minutes per side without moving—edges should turn golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Push chops to the side. Add minced garlic to the empty space and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Drizzle honey and soy sauce over the chops. Tilt the pan to coat everything; let it bubble 60 seconds.
- 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top. Plate chops and spoon the glaze over. Garnish with scallions and chilies.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or cast-iron pan
- tongs
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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