Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce

This recipe for Thai pork chops is a very simple and quick dish that combines the standard pork chop with the wonderful flavor of coconut and peanuts. Even the kids loved it.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • ¼ cup sliced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1
On a plate, combine flour, cumin, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to distribute the spices. Coat pork chops with flour mixture, and shake off any excess.

Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops in the hot skillet, and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.

Step 3
While the pork chops cook, stir together chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Step 4
Remove pork chops to a serving platter, and keep warm.

Step 5
Pour peanut sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour peanut sauce over chops, and garnish with green onion, bell pepper, peanuts, and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366
Calories
27g
Fat
16g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 34%
Saturated Fat10g 49%
Cholesterol31mg 10%
Sodium572mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate16g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 8%
Total Sugars6g
Protein17g
Vitamin C15mg 75%
Calcium37mg 3%
Iron3mg 15%
Potassium422mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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