Sneaky Gotcha Flavored Tender Chops
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with "Sneaky Gotcha Flavored Tender Chops," a mouthwatering recipe featuring perfectly seared pork chops bathed in a rich, tangy honey-Dijon sauce. This easy skillet dish combines smoky paprika, garlic, and a fragrant lemon-infused broth to create layers of irresistible flavor. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, these juicy chops are a weeknight favorite that feels like a gourmet treat. The best part? The luscious pan sauce clings beautifully to every bite, making it the ultimate companion for mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley and watch as this savory showstopper steals the spotlight at your next meal! Perfect for fans of quick, flavorful, and comforting pork chop recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine honey and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the pork chops to the skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove the chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, along with the minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the honey-mustard mixture and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
Return the pork chops to the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over them and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
Turn off the heat and let the chops rest in the skillet for a few minutes. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top, if desired.
Serve the Sneaky Gotcha Flavored Tender Chops with the sauce drizzled on top. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 779 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
