healthy pork chop recipes

Healthy Pork Chop Recipes to Try Tonight!

Pork, the other white meat… it’s what’s for dinner! Ok, that sounded too much like the commercials from years ago. But it’s true. For those who are looking for a good source of protein, pork is an amazing option and fairly simple to prepare. There are a ton of delicious and healthy pork chop recipes out there today to add some variety of flavors to your pork dishes. Variety is the spice of life, correct?

With that being said, I went out in search of some of the best healthy pork chop recipes out there, and I have them listed below. These are extremely easy to prepare, and the nutritionals are exceptional.

healthy pork chop recipes

1.    Ranch Pork Chops

Good old ranch pork chops. Some of you might not be so sure about this recipe, but trust me, this is definitely one of the healthy pork chop recipes you are going to want to try for yourself. I’m, personally, not a huge ranch fan, but the flavors you get from this recipe are outstanding. With only five ingredients, you can whip together this recipe in no time.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. ranch powder
  • 1 tbsp. chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Make sure your grill is clean, and preheat the temperature to medium-high.
  2. Take your olive oil and drizzle it on both sides of all pork chops. Then, lightly sprinkle the ranch powder over both sides of all pork chops. Finish off the prep with a touch of salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place all of the pork chops on the grill and allow to cook thoroughly. Each side should need around 6-8 minutes (be sure to flip the pork chops, so both sides are grilled evenly).
  4. Remove your pork chops from the grill, add your chopped parsley on top of each, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 pork chop

Calories: 201

Fat: 8g

Carbohydrates: 0g

Protein: 30g

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2.    Orange and Rosemary Pork Chops

Another one of our healthy pork chop recipes is an orange and rosemary version. This recipe will provide you with a sweet-and-savory dish that you’ll be looking for seconds of. The marinate you make for this dish will send your taste buds into outer space. In advance, I’ll just say, “you’re welcome.”

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

4 4-5 oz boneless pork chops

2 tsp. finely shredded orange peel

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary (or 2 tsp. dried)

2 tbsp. Worcestershire marinade for chicken (yes, chicken)

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. maple syrup

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Directions:

  1. Grab a small bowl and pour in your shredded orange peel, rosemary, olive oil, pepper, maple syrup, and Worcestershire marinade. Mix it all together and then pour it into a large resealable plastic bag.
  2. Take your pork chops and place them inside the plastic bag and seal it.
  3. Ensure the bag is tightly sealed, then turn the bag end over end until the marinade completely coats all sides of the pork chops. Once thoroughly coated, place the entire bag in the refrigerator and let it sit for anywhere between 4-24 hours. Be sure to flip the bag every once in a while during that time period to help the marinade get into all parts of the pork chop.
  4. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Once it has reached temperature, place the pork chops on the grill. Cover and let sit for 20-24 minutes. Halfway through, you can brush more of the marinade onto the pork chops to help enhance the overall flavor.
  5. Remove from the grill when done, plate, add rosemary sprigs as a garnish if you wish, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 pork chop

Calories: 178

Fat: 6g

Carbohydrates: 3g

Protein: 25g

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3.    Korean Style Pork Chops

If you love Korean food, you’re in for a treat! You don’t want bland healthy pork chop recipes, right? Let’s spice things up! The marinade in this recipe will cause your eyes to roll back — but in a good way. This could very well turn into your new favorite pork chop dish and have everyone asking for more.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Grab a bowl and combine the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, sriracha sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and ginger. Whisk the contents until it’s mixed thoroughly.
  3. Pour the mixture over your pork chops and allow them to sit for around 20 minutes to marinate.
  4. Take a skillet and heat up the olive oil on medium-high heat. Place the pork chops onto the preheated skillet. Cook for around 5 minutes or until you notice the underside of the pork chop is turning brown. Flip the pork chops onto the other side and add the marinade to the top. Again, let cook for around 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the skillet from the stove-top and place it in your preheated oven. Roast the pork chops in the oven for around 10 minutes or until you notice the pork chops are cooked all the way through.
  6. Plate, add black pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 pork chop

Calories: 294

Fat: 13g

Carbohydrates: 11g

Protein: 29g

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Matt Weik

Matt Weik, BS, CPT, CSCS, CSN, is the Owner and Head Keyboard Banger of Weik Fitness. He is a well-respected, prolific writer with a global following and a self-proclaimed fitness and supplement nerd. Matt’s content has been featured on thousands of websites, 100+ magazines, and he has authored over a dozen published books.