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Lemon Parmesan Pork Chops {frugal and easy)

Lemon Parmesan Pork Chops is quick and delicious! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. *Optional-Serve with lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon juice over top of chops and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Pork Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 388mg (11%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Pork
Calories 376kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 388mg 8%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.