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Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops

Juicy oven baked pork chops with a golden-spiced top crust and a blush-pink, moist center. Baked at 400°F and finished with a short rest so the juices stay in the meat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Juicy Oven Baked Pork Chops
  • 4 bone-in pork chops About 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 salt to taste
  • 1 black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon wedges for serving
  • 1 fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Preheat and prep
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil to prevent sticking and speed cleanup.
  2. Pat bone-in pork chops completely dry with paper towels — this is critical for a good crust.
Season
  1. Brush both sides of the pork chops with olive oil.
  2. Season generously with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper so the top crust browns well.
Bake
  1. Place the pork chops on the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes depending on thickness until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Rest and serve
  1. Rest the pork chops for 5 minutes before serving to help juices reabsorb instead of running out.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pro tip: Dry chops thoroughly and don’t crowd the pan—airflow helps the spice rub form a browned crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently so they stay juicy. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. Dietary swap: use bone-in pork chops as written, or substitute boneless chops for slightly shorter bake time.