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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ⅓ cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ cup coconut milk
• ¼ cup chopped green onion
• ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• 4 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick
• ¼ cup sliced red bell pepper
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped dry roasted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

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.