Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops
Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops deliver a balanced punch of salty umami from soy and Worcestershire with bright lemon cutting through the richness of juicy pork. Garlic infuses the meat as it bakes, creating a tender, deeply seasoned chop with a lightly caramelized edge. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual weekend meal alongside roasted vegetables or rice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 3
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow dish, mix the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, and oil. Add the pork chops and turn them to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Place the marinated pork chops in a roasting pan and bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, basting the meat often with the marinade.
- Calories 210.21 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 32.42 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 10.06 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.22 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.18 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.2 mg High 20%
- Sodium 3767.38 mg High 164%
- Dietary Fiber 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 6.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 44.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, and Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 210.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Minced Garlic, Pork Chop, Soy Sauce. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 210.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops healthy?
- Oven-Baked Lemon Soy Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 210.21 calories and 32.42 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3767.38 mg (164% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.18 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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