Description
Succulent garlic parmesan pork chops bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with elegant simplicity. Crispy herb-coated meat promises a restaurant-quality meal that delights home cooks and satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless pork chops
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) breadcrumbs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, finely chopped garlic, dried Italian herbs, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a shallow mixing dish, creating a fragrant, textured coating mixture.
- Gently brush each pork chop with olive oil, ensuring complete surface coverage, then carefully press the meat into the seasoned Parmesan mixture, rotating to achieve an even, crisp exterior.
- Warm a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, adding a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking and promote golden browning.
- Carefully place the coated pork chops into the heated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and develop a crispy, golden-brown crust for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches safe cooking temperature, typically around 145°F for medium doneness.
- Transfer cooked pork chops to a clean plate, allowing them to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps redistribute internal juices and maintain tenderness.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top for a bright, herbaceous garnish before serving hot.
Notes
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand for extra crispiness and nutty flavor that elevates the entire coating texture.
- Use bone-in pork chops for juicier results since they retain moisture better during cooking and provide richer flavor profile.
- Swap regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed pork rinds for low-carb or celiac-friendly version of the dish.
- Pat pork chops completely dry with paper towels before coating to ensure maximum breading adherence and achieve golden, crispy exterior without soggy spots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg