Lemon Garlic Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops marinated in a zesty lemon and garlic mixture, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 46 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Submerge the pork chops in the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Place the marinated pork chops on the grill or skillet, cooking for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the pork chops for at least an hour or overnight. Pair with a light cucumber salad or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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