Use this quick and easy oven-baked pork chops recipe for juicy, tender pork that's ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners with a simple dry rub for balanced flavor.
4pork chopspork chops3/4 to 1 inch thick, bone-in or boneless
1tablespoonolive oilor as needed
fresh herbs for garnishoptional parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a large baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dry rub.
Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish.
Drizzle olive oil evenly over the pork chops and rub it in lightly with your fingertips.
Sprinkle the dry rub evenly on both sides of the pork chops, rubbing it in to coat well.
Bake pork chops for 15-20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional: garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary for extra flavor. Serve with mashed potatoes and green salad for a complete meal.