Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick
Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick balance salty soy richness with garlicky aroma and a mild heat from cayenne. Thin-cut chops sear quickly, staying juicy with a glossy, savory finish that’s great for weeknights or casual backyard cookouts. Serve with crisp slaw or grilled vegetables for a complete, flavorful plate.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Season both sides of the pork chops with cayenne pepper and black pepper, then lightly pierce them with a fork to make a few holes. Put the pork in a casserole dish, pour soy sauce over the top, and add the garlic. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning the chops halfway through.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Take the chops out of the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the leftover marinade.
- 4
Place the chops on the preheated grill and lower the heat to medium. Cook until the centers are no longer pink, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 305.78 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 32.39 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 30.86 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.08 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.04 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.21 mg High 20%
- Sodium 3727.9 mg High 162%
- Dietary Fiber 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 6.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 0.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.2 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 1.88 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy Garlic Kick is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Minced Garlic, and Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 305.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Minced Garlic, Pork Chop, Soy Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 305.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick healthy?
- Fast Grilled Pork Chops with Soy-Garlic Kick has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 305.78 calories and 32.39 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3727.9 mg (162% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.04 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, 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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