Orange-Dijon Pork Chops
Orange-Dijon Pork Chops balance tangy citrus with a gentle sweetness, coating tender oven-baked chops in a glossy pan sauce. The mustard adds a peppery bite that rounds out the brown sugar and orange notes for a lively, well-balanced flavor. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner when you want something bright yet comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orange-Dijon Pork Chops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the orange juice, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Set the pork chops in the prepared baking dish, then pour the orange juice mixture over the chops.
- 3
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until they reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 4
Pour the remaining marinade liquid into a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by about half. Pour it over the cooked chops to serve.
- Calories 360.34 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 36.28 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 22.76 g 8%
- Total Fat 12.62 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.61 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.11 mg High 38%
- Sodium 155.7 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 18.61 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 15.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.2 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 275.75 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 61.53 mg Good Source 68%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Orange Dijon Pork Chops is made with 4 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Dijon Mustard, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 360.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Orange-Dijon Pork Chops made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Dijon Mustard, Orange Juice. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Orange-Dijon Pork Chops?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 360.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Orange-Dijon Pork Chops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Orange-Dijon Pork Chops healthy?
- Orange-Dijon Pork Chops has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 360.34 calories and 36.28 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 155.7 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.61 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Mustard, 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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