Juicy baked pork chops that taste delicious

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and budget-friendly.

Wash the pork chops using lemon juice, salt, and cold water, then pat them dry with a paper towel.

Season one side of the pork chops with half a packet of sazon, then flip and season the other side with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.

Slice the bell pepper and sweet Vidalia onion. Cut the onion into rings.

Place sliced bell peppers and onions in the bottom of the baking dish.

Nestle the seasoned pork chops on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter into the pan with the pork chops and vegetables.

Sprinkle a little chicken bouillon powder over the pork chops.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, drain excess liquid from the pan and return the pork chops to the oven for an additional 15 to 20 minutes to crisp up.

Remove from the oven and check that the pork chops are tender and cut easily.

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