Teriyaki Pork Chops
Tender, flavorful teriyaki pork chops, made quickly and easily on the stovetop. Only 5 ingredients are required, and it comes together in no time at all.
🍽️ What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Teriyaki pork chops are super affordable and easy to make! First, they’re marinated in a flavorful sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce. Then, they’re quickly pan-seared to crisp, caramelized perfection. Only 5 pantry-staple ingredients are required, making it a great meal to enjoy while staying on budget.
- You can pair just about anything with these pork chops. Tender white rice, air fryer frozen green beans, tender asparagus, or even a fresh salad. It’s a super versatile recipe you’ll want to come back to again and again!
Chef’s Tips
- Work in batches if using large pork chops. Overcrowding the pan can cause the pork chops to unevenly cook.
- If you’re cooking thicker pork chops, you can use an internal meat thermometer to ensure they have been fully cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 145° Fahrenheit.
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Equipment
- small bowl
- small spoon or whisk
- large baking dish (or ziploc bag)
- Large skillet
- tongs (or spatula)
- aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 4 pork chops (preferably bone-in, but thin will work too)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
- sliced pineapple (optional; for serving)
- cooked rice (optional; for serving)
- sesame seeds (optional; for serving)
- sliced green onions (optional; for serving)
- steamed broccoli or green beans (optional; for serving)
Instructions
For the Marinade
- Add 1 cup teriyaki sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder to small bowl. Whisk until combined. Reserve ½ cup for cooking.
- Add 4 pork chops, teriyaki sauce marinade (except for reserved ½ cup). Flip pork chops a couple times to thoroughly coat. Marinate 10 minutes-1 hour.
- When ready to cook, remove pork chops from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
For Thin Cut Pork Chops
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pork chops to skillet, pressing each down as it touches skillet.
- Let pork chops cook on one side for 3 minutes, then flip them over to other side, cooking for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium. Add reserved ½ cup teriyaki mixture. Cover and simmer 2 minutes.
- Remove pork chops from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes, covered with aluminum foil so juices can redistribute.
- Serve with sliced pineapple, cooked rice, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and steamed broccoli or green beans if desired.
For Thick Cut Pork Chops
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pork chops to skillet, pressing each down as it touches skillet.
- Let pork chops cook on one side for 4 minutes, then flip them to other side to cook for another 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add reserved ½ cup teriyaki mixture. Cover and simmer 2 to 4 minutes, until sauce is thickened and pork chops are cooked.
- Remove pork chops from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes, covered with aluminum foil so juices can redistribute.
- Serve with sliced pineapple, rice, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and steamed broccoli or green beans if desired.
Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used. To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
