Cooking for One

Baked Pork Chop for One

Make a baked pork chop for one with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and olive oil. Baked to 145°F in about 20 minutes for a juicy, simple dinner.

Baked Pork Chop for One

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A boneless pork chop rubbed with smoked paprika and garlic, baked until juicy and rested.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless pork chop ½-inch thick
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet and grease it lightly.
  2. Rub the oil over both sides of the pork chop.
  3. Mix the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper and press it onto both sides.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the center reaches 145°F. Start testing at 15 minutes.
  5. Cover it loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 152g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 516mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); pork chop counted as raw boneless pork chop (5 oz). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.