Easy and Quick Honey Spice Glazed Pork Chops
Transform dinner into a quick gourmet experience with these Easy and Quick Honey Spice Glazed Pork Chops. Perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant yet effortless meal, this recipe features tender boneless pork chops seared to golden perfection and bathed in a luscious honey-soy glaze infused with smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of cayenne for optional spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines bold flavors with minimal effort, using pantry staples like honey, soy sauce, and olive oil. Serve these succulent chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed veggies, and watch them become a family favorite. Garnished with fresh parsley, this one-pan wonder is a savory-sweet delight that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. If desired, sprinkle with cayenne pepper for added heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of water to create the glaze. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the seasoned pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C). Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour the honey glaze mixture into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Simmer the glaze for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them, ensuring they are well-coated. Cook for 1-2 minutes more to reheat the pork chops and infuse them with the glaze.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the pork chops with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.7 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3758 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.1 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1961 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
