Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops
Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops feature juicy, grill-kissed meat soaked in a sweet-umami marinade of coconut aminos, citrus, and fish sauce. The reduced glaze adds a glossy, slightly tangy finish with hints of ginger, garlic, and sesame. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual cookout, they pair well with steamed rice and crisp vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 72 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 1
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine coconut aminos, orange juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, sesame oil, and salt in a 1-gallon resealable bag. Gently squeeze the bag to mix. Add the pork chops, press out most of the air, and seal. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer. Refrigerate and marinate for about 4 hours, turning the bag every hour and keeping it flat.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor gas grill to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 3
Remove the pork chops from the marinade and pour the marinade into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until the marinade reduces to about 1/2 cup, about 3 minutes. Set the sauce aside.
- 4
Oil the cooking grate and place the chops on it. Grill for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, then rotate and grill until grill marks appear, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more. Flip the chops and repeat. After the second rotation, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, close the lid, and continue cooking until the thickest chop reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chops to a serving platter, tent with foil, and let rest for 7 to 8 minutes.
- 5
Warm the reserved sauce in the microwave. Serve the grilled pork chops warm with 2 tablespoons sauce, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Calories 405.49 kcal High 20%
- Protein 49.2 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 6.12 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.15 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 6.46 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 157.5 mg High 53%
- Sodium 1073.34 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 0.21 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 53.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Teriyaki Style Grilled Pork Chops is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Loin Pork Chop, Coconut Aminos, Fish Sauce, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 405.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Loin Pork Chop, Coconut Aminos, Fish Sauce, Garlic Powder, Ground Ginger. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 405.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops healthy?
- Teriyaki-Style Grilled Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 405.49 calories and 49.2 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1073.34 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.46 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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