---
title: Chili Lime Pork Cutlets
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/chili-lime-pork-cutlets-5f8dfdbe65375718a35e0be2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Peanuts
tags:
  - Quick
  - Spicy
  - Calorie Smart
  - Vegan
  - Easy Cleanup
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. The pork received mixed reviews."
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: "Some found the precooked rice disappointing and difficult to prepare properly."
nutrition:
  calories: 310
  protein: 6
  fat: 5
  saturated fat: 0.5
  carbohydrates: 60
  sugar: 16
  fiber: 2
  sodium: 240
  potassium: 150
  calcium: 30
  iron: 2.9
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pork%20Recipes/Pork%20Cutlets/chili-lime-pork-cutlets.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Trim and halve @mini cucumber{2} lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Zest and halve @lime{2} with #zester{}. Pat @pork cutlets{8%oz} dry with @paper towels{}; season all over with @salt{} and @black pepper{}.

Heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @peanuts{1%oz}; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, ~{3%minutes}. Add @sugar{1%tsp} and @water{1%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until peanuts are coated and tacky, ~{2%minutes}. 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{} 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} in package to break up grains. Heat a #medium pan{} over medium heat. Add rice and @water{2%tbsp}. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, ~{2%minutes}. Stir in @butter{1%tbsp} and season with @salt{} and @black pepper{}. Remove pan from heat. Heat pan used for pork over medium-low heat; add @sweet Thai chili sauce{4%oz} 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, @olive oil{1½%tbsp}, and a pinch of @sugar{}. Toss in @mixed greens{4%oz}, cucumber, and peanuts. Season with @salt{} and @black 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.