Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Honey Garlic Pork Chops are sweet and tangy with a thick sauce. With simple ingredients such as fresh garlic, honey, soy sauce, and spicy red pepper flakes – this easy recipe takes traditional pork chops to the next level. Ready in under 20 minutes, they are perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
If you’re looking for an easy pork chop recipe with no marinating required, this honey garlic pork chops recipe is for you!
This quick recipe made entirely on the stovetop makes the most delicious tender pork chops with an amazing rich and thick honey garlic sauce.
The whole family will want to spoon this most amazing honey garlic sauce over everything.
If you’re looking for more pork chop recipes, try our Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops, a crockpot recipe that is sure to please. For a delicious oven alternative, try our Baked French Onion Pork Chops!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients and Notes
As always, the full recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
How to Make Honey Garlic Pork Chops
- Make a cornstarch slurry by placing the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet add the oil over medium heat. Allow it to get hot, which will take 2-3 minutes.
- Add the seasoned pork chops to the skillet. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. You want an internal temperature of 145° F using a meat thermometer. Transfer the pork chops to a plate.
- To the skillet add the butter and minced garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant and you have scraped the bits off the skillet.
- Add the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet. Mix until the sauce is thicker.
- Place pork chops back into the skillet. Cover the pork chops with the sauce.
- Top with parsley and enjoy!
You can even use this yummy honey garlic sauce with chicken!
What to Serve with Honey Garlic Pork Chops
You can serve the sauced and juicy pork chops with rice (white rice or brown rice), mashed potatoes, or even Oven Roasted Potatoes. You can also try it with Cauliflower Fried Rice.
I also like to serve with plenty of veggies as well such as Air Fryer Asparagus, Roasted Green Beans, Honey Glazed Carrots, or a simple tossed salad.
Storage
Store the leftover pork chops in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
How to reheat
Use the microwave or reheat in a pan on the stove. Yet note: reheated pork does get tougher.
Can I freeze the leftovers?
Yes you can! Place the chops with the sauce into a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3-4 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat and enjoy.
Also try our Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Legs recipe!
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Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Make juicy and flavorful honey garlic pork chops with this easy recipe that balances sweet and savory with the most perfect mouthwatering honey garlic sauce. In just 18 minutes you'll have the perfect pork chop recipe for busy weeknights or even special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 pork chops
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Make a cornstarch slurry by placing the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir until completely combined. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet add the avocado oil over medium heat. Allow it to get hot, which will take 2-3 minutes.
- Add the seasoned pork chops to the skillet. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes. You want an internal temperature of 145° F. Transfer the pork chops to a plate.
- To the skillet add the butter and minced garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes or until the garlic is fragrant and you have scraped the bits off the skillet.
- Add the honey, chicken stock, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet. Mix until the sauce is thicker.
- Add the pork chops back to the skillet. Cover the pork chops with the sauce.
- Top with parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. Please note that reheated pork does get tougher.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 501Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 558mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 42g
Created by Tammi Roy
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