Garlic Butter Pork Chops
Juicy pan-seared pork chops in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce with Italian seasoning, ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Season Pork Chops:
Dry the pork chops with paper towels and season both sides heavily with salt and pepper.Brown Pork Chops:
Warm avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden crust develops. Remove and reserve.Sauté Garlic in Butter:
Lower heat to medium. In the same pan, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until aromatic, avoiding browning.Make Lemon Sauce:
Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, and parsley.Coat Chops in Sauce:
Return the pork chops and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Coat the chops with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, flipping once, until warmed through.Plate and Garnish:
Plate the pork chops, spoon pan sauce over them, and sprinkle with additional chopped parsley.