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Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Honey Garlic Pork Chops are bite-sized pieces of thinly pounded pork chops marinated with garlic powder, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil, then coated in a flour and cornstarch mixture. These pieces are shallow-fried until golden, then coated in a honey-soy sauce infused with garlic and a touch of citrus. The dish features tender, crispy pork with a sticky, sweet-savory glaze, garnished optionally with garlic chips and green onions for added texture and aroma.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
390 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork chops about 4 pork chops (*Footnote 1, bone-in, thin cut
Marinade
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or soy sauce, light
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or rice vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- Pinch white pepper
- Pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Fry
- 1 cup vegetable oil Footnote 2, or other neutral oil
- 4 cloves garlic , minced (*Footnote 3)
- garlic for garnish (Optional, sliced; or fried garlic
- green onion for garnish (Optional, sliced; or fried garlic
Instructions
- Pound the pork chops with a tenderizer or the back of a heavy knife until 1/4” (1/2 cm) thick. Cut the pounded pork into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add all the marinade ingredients except the cornstarch and flour into the bowl with pork chops. Massage in the marinade with your hand. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to mix well.
- Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed skillet until about 350°F (176°C).
- Meanwhile, add the cornstarch and flour to the bowl with marinated pork chop. Mix until the pork is evenly coated. Add the chops to the preheated oil. Fry until both sides are golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the cooked pork onto a plate.
- Turn off the heat. Drain most of the oil from the skillet using a ladle, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Turn on the heat to medium. Add the garlic. Fry until fragrant and golden, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the sauce. Cook and stir until it reduces to a thin, syrupy consistency.
- Add the cooked pork back to the reduced sauce. Stir a few times until it is well coated. Transfer everything to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced green onions and more fried garlic chips, if using.
- Serve immediately as a main dish.
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Notes
- Both bone-in and boneless pork chops can be used based on preference.
- Using extra oil for shallow frying helps achieve a crisp exterior on the pork pieces.
- An alternative cooking method is to spray the pork chops with oil and cook them in an air fryer for a lighter finish.
- Frying extra garlic slices to garnish enhances the savory flavor; this can be omitted or substituted with store-bought fried garlic if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
16.6g
(6%)
Protein
18.5g
(37%)
Fat
27.7g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8.4g
(42%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Potassium
300mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
9.8g
(20%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 16.6g | 6% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 37% |
| Fat | 27.7g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 9.8g | 20% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.