These easy lemon pepper pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes! Made with boneless pork chops and cooked on the stovetop, these pork chops deliver a light lemon flavor with a buttery finish.
If you love pork chop recipes, try these baked boneless pork chops for an easy oven option.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner - Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish.
- Simple Ingredients - A combination of seasonings from the pantry that deliver a flavorful, yet quick and easy weeknight dinner.
- Amazing Flavor - A light lemon pepper flavor with a buttery finish.
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Equipment Needed
Ingredients (Full recipe located in recipe card below):
- 4 Boneless Pork Chops - I love cooking with boneless pork chops because they are quick cooking and easy.
- Salt - Salt to taste or omit if your lemon pepper seasoning has salt in it.
- Garlic Powder - Adds a mellow garlic flavor.
- Smoked Paprika - You can use regular paprika if that’s what you have on hand.
- Italian Seasoning - Dried oregano or dried parsley can be used if you don’t have Italian seasoning on hand.
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning - I used a salt free version. Check the label of your lemon pepper seasoning to see if salt is included. If so, omit the salt listed in the recipe or salt to taste.
- Olive Oil - Used to sear the pork chops for a golden and delicious outside.
- Butter - Adds the finishing touches to the pork chops, adds flavor, and increases juiciness.
Instructions:
- Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning. Stir until well blended.
- Using a paper towel, pat the pork chops dry on both sides and then season both sides with the seasoning mixture. Rub in the seasoning so that it sticks to the pork chops.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the pork chops to the pan and cook on the first side for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops, then add the butter in an open spot in the skillet. Cook the pork chops for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, occasionally spooning the melted butter over the pork chops (the pork chops are done when they are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and onto a plate. Let rest for 3 minutes, then serve with any additional butter sauce drizzled on top.
If your pork chops are thin, they will cook faster and need slightly different timing. Follow my recipe for cooking thin pork chops on the stove to avoid overcooking thin pork chops.
What To Serve With Lemon Pepper Pork Chops:
- Easy Frozen Green Beans Recipe
- Baked Potato Slices
- Air Fryer Baby Carrots
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Mac and Cheese
- Simple Salad
- Sautéed Spinach
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Spicy Lemon Pepper - Add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Sweet and Savory Option: For a sweet and savory option, try these honey garlic pork chops.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- To reheat, place on a microwave safe plate and microwave 20 seconds at a time until warm throughout.
More Easy Pork Chop Recipes:
If you're looking for more ways to cook pork chops, these are all part of the same easy dinner rotation:
- Baked Boneless Pork Chops (great for hands-off cooking)
- Air Fryer Boneless Pork Chops (quick and convenient)
- Easy and Juicy Thin Cut Pork Chops (best for super quick meals)
Pro Tips:
- Don’t overcook the pork chops or they will become dry and tough. Pork should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer.
- After cooking, let the pork chops rest on a plate for 3 minutes for extra juiciness.
- Check the label of your lemon pepper to see if it contains salt. If so, you may want to omit or reduce the salt used in this recipe.
Juicy Lemon Pepper Pork Chops (quick and easy)
These easy lemon pepper pork chops are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 20 minutes! Made with boneless pork chops and cooked on the stovetop, these pork chops deliver a light lemon flavor with a buttery finish.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning. Stir until well blended.
- Using a paper towel, pat the pork chops dry on both sides and then season both sides with the seasoning mixture. Rub in the seasoning so that it sticks to the pork chops.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the pork chops to the pan and cook on the first side for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip the pork chops, then add the butter in an open spot in the skillet. Cook the pork chops for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, occasionally spooning the melted butter over the pork chops (the pork chops are done when they are golden brown and have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Remove the pork chops from the skillet and onto a plate. Let rest for 3 minutes, then serve with any additional butter sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
- Spicy Lemon Pepper - Add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Sweet and Savory Option: For a sweet and savory option, try these honey garlic pork chops.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- To reheat, place on a microwave safe plate and microwave 20 seconds at a time until warm throughout.
- Don’t overcook the pork chops or they will become dry and tough. Pork should be cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit as measured by a food thermometer.
- After cooking, let the pork chops rest on a plate for 3 minutes for extra juiciness.
- Check the label of your lemon pepper to see if it contains salt. If so, you may want to omit or reduce the salt used in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 428IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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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