Kickin’ Pork Chops

By Cecilia Sanchez, MS, RDN, LD | My Bariatric Solutions | Haltom City, TX

This recipe is a great way to break up the monotony of bland spices on your protein entrée at dinner. This marinade goes great with chicken and beef, but my favorite is pork chops. Whatever your protein of choice, this recipe will have you feeling like you hit the lottery on your taste buds. Give it a try!

Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 5 | Cook Time: 25

Calories: 221 | Total Fat: 16g | Total Carbs: 1g | Protein: 23g

Ingredients:

8 4oz. pork loin chops

1 tsp. garlic, minced

¼ c. olive oil

1 tsp. ground black pepper

1 oz. pkg. spicy ranch dressing mix

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large plastic bag.

2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. Place pork chops on a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Leave at least 1 inch of space between each pork chop.

4. Place sheet pan of pork chops in the oven at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160°F is met for at least 15 seconds.

5. Serve with grilled or roasted vegetables and enjoy!

Comments:

The longer you allow the pork chops to marinade, the better tasting the protein! I allow it to marinade for at least two hours.