Taste this delectable spice-bomb, also known as Cooking Light‘s easy spiced pork chops! Sweet brown sugar, smoky paprika and spicy ginger infuse lean center-cut loin pork chops for an irresistible weeknight meal. Serve with brown rice and steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. For a lower carb option, omit the brown rice and double your steamed veggies instead.
Ginger-Garlic Spiced Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 (4-ounce or 115 grams each) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon bottled minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- Green onion for garnish (optional)
Directions
Lightly score a diamond pattern on both sides of pork. Combine sugar and next 6 ingredients (sugar through garlic); rub evenly over pork.
Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 pork chop
Per serving: Calories: 209; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 62mg; Sodium: 498mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 25g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 520mg; Iron: 5%; Vitamin A: 12%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 2%
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