Lemon Garlic Pork Chops

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the pan

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional

4 boneless pork loin chops, about 6 ounces each

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine the lemon juice, oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne in a small bowl and stir well to combine.

Brush the lemon mixture over both sides of the pork chops.

Heat an oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add enough olive oil to lightly grease the bottom of the pan.

Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.

Flip the pork chops and immediately place the skillet in the oven.

Bake for 15 minutes or until pork chops reach 150 degrees. Timing will vary depending on the thickness of the pork chops.

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1
• Calories: 121
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 34 mg
• Sodium: 550 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
• Total Sugars: 0 g
• Protein: 12 g