Spicy BBQ Pork Chops

with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Sautéed Green Beans

35 MIN

+$5.95/serving 2 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

The tangy-sweet flavor of the classic barbecue sauce that tops our seared pork chops gets a spicy kick from gochujang—a savory paste made from chiles and fermented soybeans. We're serving it with a hearty side of sautéed green beans topped with crispy onions for a satisfying textural contrast.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

600 Cals (est.)

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ingredients

2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 cloves Garlic
6 oz Green Beans
¼ cup Barbecue Sauce
⅓ cup Crispy Onions
1 Tbsp Weeknight Hero Spice Blend (Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika & Whole Dried Parsley)
1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tsps Gochujang
1 lb Sweet Potatoes

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1 Prepare & roast the sweet potatoes

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Line a sheet pan with foil. Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the spice blend; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 22 to 24 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

2 Prepare the remaining ingredients

Meanwhile, cut off and discard any stem ends from the green beans. Peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic. In a bowl, combine the barbecue sauce and as much of the gochujang as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

3 Cook the chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned chicken. Cook 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.* Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board.

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for chicken.

4 Cook the green beans

In the pan of reserved fond, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the green beans in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add 2 tablespoons of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the water has cooked off. Turn off the heat. Stir in the vinegar until combined.

5 Slice the chicken & serve your dish

Slice the cooked chicken crosswise. Serve the sliced chicken with the roasted sweet potatoes and cooked green beans. Top the chicken with the spicy barbecue sauce. Top the green beans with the crispy onions. Enjoy!