Easy Baked Pork Chops

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 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Rub each pork chop with olive oil.

In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. Rub all sides of the pork chops with the seasoning mix. Place the seasoned pork chops on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. (Actual baking time will depend on the thickness of the chops). Serve hot.

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