These tender glazed chops get a kick from basil, chili powder and a little brown sugar. Served with roasted veggies, they're a meal.
—Lisa Gilliland, Fort Collins, CO
Takes: 25 min. • Makes: 4 servings
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
11/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 in. thick and 4 oz. each)
1. Mix the first 4 ingredients; gradually stir in 1 Tbsp. of the oil (mixture will be crumbly). Rub over both sides of pork chops.
2. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook chops until a thermometer reads 145°, 4-6 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
1 pork chop: 152 cal., 8g fat (1g sat. fat), 14mg chol., 312mg sod., 14g carb. (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g pro.