Baked Pork Chops with Paprika

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.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of paprika, 4 teaspoons each of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and oregano.

Drizzle olive oil over the pork chops on each side.

Add the seasoning mixture on each side of the pork chops and pat down evenly.

Drizzle again with olive oil.

Bake the pork chops for 18 to 23 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pork.

After baking, let them rest in the pan for 5 to 7 minutes before serving.

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