Description
Savory and easy-to-make Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops with a crispy crust and tender meat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Pork Chops (bone-in or boneless)
- 4 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pork: Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Mix the coating: In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic; mix until evenly distributed.
- Coat the chops: Dip each pork chop into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat the skillet: Pour olive oil into a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and let it shimmer.
- Cook the pork: Place the coated pork chops in the skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Rest and serve: Remove the chops from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, use an air fryer or oven to cook the chops. Don’t skip the resting period to ensure juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pork chop, garlic, parmesan, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food