Pork Chops with Corn Salsa

Ingredients

• •4 boneless pork chops (about 6 oz each)
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp onion powder
• •1 tsp paprika
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •1 lime, juiced
• •1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the pork chops.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

6. 6

   Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

7. 7

   While the pork chops are baking, prepare the corn salsa by combining corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño (if using) in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt to taste.

8. 8

   Serve the pork chops hot, topped with the fresh corn salsa.