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Lemon Parmesan Pork Chops {frugal and easy)

Lemon Parmesan Pork Chops is quick and delicious! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pork chops
Servings: 6
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Karrie

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 4-6 boneless thin cut pork loin chops
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tbs olive oil
  • lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

  • Whisk the eggs in a pie plate to blend. Place bread crumbs in another pie plate. Place the cheese and lemon zest in a third pie plate. Sprinkle the pork chops generously with salt and pepper. Coat the chops completely with cheese and lemon mixture, patting to adhere. Dip the chops int the eggs, then coat completely with the panko bread crumbs, patting to adhere. Heat up 3-6 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops and cook about 6 minutes on each side, or until nice and golden brown and the temperature reaches 150 degrees in the center of the meat.
  • *Optional-Serve with lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon juice over top of chops and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Pork | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 388mg | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 1.4mg