Marinated pork chops with a kick of spice might be the perfect dinner option tonight.

The marinade delivers a big flavor and tenderizes the meat, so every bite is juicy and infused withumami.

This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams.

Honey Sriracha Pork Chops with Smashed Cucumbers

Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Pour half of sriracha mixture into a storage container.

Add pork and turn to coat.

Let marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Reserve remaining sriracha mixture for grilling.

Meanwhile, place cucumber halves, cut side down, on a cutting board.

Using your hands or the flat side of a large chef’s knife, press down to lightly smash.

Cut into 112-inch pieces.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Preheat a gas grill to high (450F to 500F) and lightly oil grates.

Remove pork from marinade; discard marinade.

During final 5 minutes of grilling, baste pork with reserved sriracha mixture.

Drain and discard liquid from cucumber mixture; return cucumbers to bowl.

Add sesame seeds and toss to combine.

Serve with grilled pork.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.