Lemon Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy Lemon Garlic Pork Chops made with a simple and brightly flavored marinade. Say goodbye to bland and dry pork chops and hello to your new favorite recipe!
Servings: 4
Calories: 307kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops boneless
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest from 1 large lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Marinate Pork Chops: Place your pork chops in a large freezer bag or a large bowl. Add the lemon zest, juice, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix everything well to coat the pork chops evenly. Transfer to the fridge marinate for at least 1 hour to a maximum of 12 hours. If the chops are marinating in a bowl, cover them with plastic wrap.
- Cook Pork Chops: Heat the butter and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and browned.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- Store leftover pork chops wrapped tightly or sealed in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- If you want to freeze your leftover chops, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and place in your freezer for up to 3 months!
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chop | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg