Lemon Thyme Pork Chops
Lemon, thyme and pork … YUM. This is a great combination of flavors that really makes this pork chop dinner amazing.
This recipe is definitely easy enough for a weekday meal and does not require a lot of prep work.
Make sure you cook the pork chops and get them nice and brown before removing them to a plate.
You will want to serve these delicious chops with a side of smashed red potatoes and green beans. Start the baby red potatoes to boil before you start cooking the chops and everything should be ready at the same time.
You can also use pork tenderloin for this recipe as well.
Quick and Delicious Pork Dinner
- 4-6 bone-in or center-cut pork chops
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1 large lemon
- 1 cup chicken broth
- salt & pepper
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Lightly salt and pepper both sides of your pork chops.
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Mix flour with thyme and place in a shallow dish. Coat both sides of pork chops with flour mixture.
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Using a large skillet, melt oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on both sides and let cook for about 3 minute. Remove pork chops to a plate.
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Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the garlic to the pan and cook garlic for about 1 minute.
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Add chicken broth and the juice from 1/2 of the lemon to the pan. Let cook for about 2-3 minutes until sauce has reduced and then return the pork chops to the pan.
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Slice the other half of the lemon and lay slices on top of the pork chops. Continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes until sauce has thickend and pork is cooked through.
Make sure to brown the pork chops well before removing them to a plate.
Pork is a healthy addition to any diet and packed with protein. These Lemon Thyme Pork Chops are a great change of pace from traditional fried pork chops.
You will also love our easy Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops for a simple and delicious dinner.
