Juicy Oven-Baked Pork Chops
These restaurant-quality oven-baked pork chops are seasoned with a perfect blend of spices and baked to juicy perfection. With just 7 ingredients and 25 minutes, you'll have tender, flavorful pork chops that prove home cooking can be both simple and impressive.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 285kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Mix salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Place pork chops in dish, drizzle with olive oil, and brush to coat both sides.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over chops, then brush to guarantee even coverage.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Rest pork chops for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to guarantee accurate doneness - 145°F is the safe minimum internal temperature for pork
Thinner chops (¾ inch) will cook faster at 12-15 minutes; thicker chops (1¼ inch) may need 22-25 minutes
Don't skip the resting period as it allows juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness
Bone-in pork chops can be substituted but may require 5-10 additional minutes of cooking time
Make the seasoning blend ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months
For extra flavor, let seasoned chops sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before baking
Leftover pork chops can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a 300°F oven
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 485mg