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!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Marinating time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 307kcal
- 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
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.
- 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!
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