This thin cut pork chops recipe is easy, yet flavorful and juicy! Whip these up for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family can enjoy. These stovetop pork chops are ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish!
Try my easy and juicy honey garlic pork chops or air fryer thin pork chops next!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: This will become one of your go-to's for a quick and easy dinner. These quick cooking thin pork chops are ready in just 15 minutes or less!
- Juicy and Tender: This recipe results in juicy and flavorful pork chops without drying them out. Remember, the key to juicy pork chops is to not overcook them.
- Versatile and Family Friendly: These pork chops can be served with a side of seasoned green beans, air fryer baby potatoes, and a cucumber salad for an easy meal the whole family will enjoy!
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Q&A:
Absolutely! Boneless or bone in thin pork chops will work for this recipe. You may need to add a minute or 2 of cook time if using bone-in.
The key is to not overcook the pork chops. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Since we are using thin pork chops in the recipe, they only require a couple minutes of cook time per side. If you are unsure of the temperature, you can use a food thermometer to measure it. Be sure your skillet is hot before adding the pork chops and let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes after cooking.
Equipment Needed:
- Large Skillet
- Tongs
Ingredients (Full recipe located in recipe card below):
- Boneless Thin Cut Pork Chops ¼ inch to ½ inch thick. Bone-in thin pork chops will work as well.
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Brown Sugar
Instructions:
1. Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended. Break up any clumps from the brown sugar. Set aside.
2. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season the pork chops on both sides with the pork chop seasoning. Rub the seasoning into the pork chops.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4. Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until browned and has an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Remove the pork chops from the heat and place them on a plate to rest for 3 minutes. This allows the juices to distribute throughout the pork chops.
6. After 3 minutes, the pork chops are ready. Enjoy with your favorite sides!
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Change up the seasonings: Try these pork chops with my amazing brown sugar pork rub recipe.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time until warmed.
Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcook the pork chops. Overcooking leads to dryness.
- Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes after cooking. This is so the juices can be distributed throughout the pork chops, making them juicy.
- Cook time varies depending on the thickness of the pork chops you are using. I used pork chops that were ¼ inch thick.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the pork chops, otherwise you may not get a golden sear and the seasonings may stick to the pan.
Easy and Juicy Thin Cut Pork Chops Recipe (no breading)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 boneless thin cut pork chops (¼ inch to ½ inch thick)
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Stir until well blended. Break up any clumps from the brown sugar. Set aside.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season the pork chops on both sides with the pork chop seasoning. Rub the seasoning into the pork chops.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes on the other side until browned and has an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the pork chops from the heat and place them on a plate to rest for 3 minutes. This allows the juices to distribute throughout the pork chops.
- After 3 minutes, the pork chops are ready. Enjoy with your favorite sides!
Notes
- Change up the seasonings: Try these pork chops with my amazing brown sugar pork rub recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds at a time until warmed.
- Don’t overcook the pork chops. Overcooking leads to dryness.
- Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes after cooking. This is so the juices can be distributed throughout the pork chops, making them juicy.
- Cook time varies depending on the thickness of the pork chops you are using. I used pork chops that were ¼ inch thick.
- Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the pork chops, otherwise you may not get a golden sear and the seasonings may stick to the pan.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
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Karen says
Delicious!!!!!!!
Cindy says
Absolutely delicious!!
Mary says
This turned out great. Nice and juicy. I used less salt. But I'll be keeping this recipe.
Dana says
This is delicious. Perfectly seasoned and quick and easy. I served it with roasted potatoes and roasted broccoli. This will be a week night go to!
Janis says
Delicous! The seasoning was perfect!
AH says
Fed this to my husband tonight and he absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing, I’ll be making my pork chops like this often.
Ivory says
You're welcome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe.
Beverly says
Great taste and seasoning blend! I will be making again. Thanks!
Ivory says
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.
Holly Hendrix says
Thank you... my son and I will be making these again. Great flavor.
Ivory says
You're welcome! Glad to hear you and your son enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
Miche says
Absolutely delicious! Thank you! My son loves this recipe!