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title: Chili Lime Pork Cutlets
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chili-lime-pork-cutlets-5f8dfdbe65375718a35e0be2
servings: 2
prep_time: 5 minutes
cook_time: 15 minutes
time_required: 20 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Peanuts
tags:
  - Quick
  - Spicy
  - Calorie Smart
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2200
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The salad was a standout, with many enjoying its tasty combination.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some found the precooked rice disappointing and difficult to prepare properly.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/chili-lime-pork-cutlets.avif"
---

Wash and dry all produce. Trim and halve @mini cucumber{1%unit} lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Zest and halve @lime{1%unit}. Pat @pork cutlets{16%oz} dry with paper towels; season all over with @salt{1%pinch} and @black pepper{1%pinch}.

Heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @peanuts{¼%cup}; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, ~{2%minutes}. Add 1 tsp @sugar{2%tsp} and 1 TBSP @water{3%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until peanuts are coated and tacky, ~{1%minute}. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wash out pan. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop peanuts.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1½%tbsp} in same pan over high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, ~{2%minutes} per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate and set aside. Wipe out pan.

While pork cooks, using your hands, massage @microwavable rice{2%packets} in package to break up grains. Heat a #medium pan{} over medium heat. Add rice and 2 TBSP water. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, ~{2%minutes}. Stir in 1 TBSP @butter{1%tbsp} and season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Heat pan used for pork over medium-low heat; add @sweet thai chili sauce{2%packets} and a squeeze of lime juice. Return pork to pan and turn to coat in glaze. Turn off heat.

In a #large bowl{}, whisk together juice from remaining lime, 1½ TBSP olive oil, and a pinch of sugar. Toss in @mixed greens{2%cups}, cucumber, and peanuts. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir lime zest and a pinch of salt into bowl with rice. Divide rice between plates and top with pork and any remaining glaze. Serve with salad on the side.