Pat your pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season them (both sides) with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat the oil in a large oven safe skillet. When the pan gets hot, add the chops and sear for 4 minutes then flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes.
While thats happening, melt your brown sugar in a small pan. When its fully melted, mix in the brown sugar, garlic, chili flakes, paprika and thyme. Heat this sauce for 1 minute (WATCH IT - IT CAN BURN QUICKLY) on medium and then pour it on the seared pork chops. Transfer the pan with the sauced up chops to your oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature reads 145 F. (cook time varies with thickness of the meat).
Serve immediately and make sure you spoon the sauce on top.