Whole30 Herb-Crusted Baked Pork Chops
Elevate your dinner game with these flavorful Whole30 Herb-Crusted Baked Pork Chops, a perfect blend of fresh herbs and savory spices. This recipe features bone-in pork chops generously coated in a medley of parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder, with a hint of paprika and lemon zest for a bright, aromatic finish. Each chop is brushed with olive oil to ensure a perfectly moist and tender texture, while baking at high heat locks in juiciness without the need for frying. Ready in under 40 minutes, these herb-crusted pork chops come together effortlessly, making them ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Pair them with your favorite Whole30-compliant sides for a crowd-pleasing, healthy meal that's gluten-free, dairy-free, and bursting with flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops, bone-in
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the pork chops under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
Rub each pork chop with olive oil on both sides, ensuring full coverage.
Sprinkle the herb and spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops, pressing gently to ensure the mixture adheres well to the meat.
Place the pork chops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork chops from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the herb-crusted baked pork chops with your favorite Whole30 compliant side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.5 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2725 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 145.5 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2088 mg | 44% | |
*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.
