Sriracha Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Bok Choy
Tender pork chops glazed with a sweet-and-spicy sriracha honey sauce, served with sautéed bok choy for a balanced Asian-inspired dish. This asian-inspired quick meals ready in about 60 minutes pairs (6 oz each) pork chops, sriracha, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) pork chops
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 lb, chopped bok choy
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, mix sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Add pork chops and coat evenly. Let marinate 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook 3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to oven and bake 15 minutes until glazed and cooked through.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add bok choy, ginger, and 1 tbsp water. Sauté 5 minutes until tender. Stir in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) and cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Step 4: Serve pork chops with bok choy, garnished with green onions. Drizzle remaining glaze over the pork before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sriracha Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (30 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sriracha Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Bok Choy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) pork chops from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sriracha Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Bok Choy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sriracha Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sriracha Honey Glazed Pork Chops with Bok Choy?
Asian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Best recipe I've made this month.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
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The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
