Golden Crusted Parmesan Pork Chops with a Zesty Honey-Drippings Sauce

Place the pork chops on a clean surface and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan Cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, poultry seasoning, and ground pepper. This is your Parmesan-spice rub.

Rub the Parmesan-spice mixture on all sides of the pork chops, making sure they are well covered.

Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Place the pork chops in the skillet once the oil is hot and the butter has melted. Sear for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Flip the pork chops and sear the other side for an additional minute.

Lower the heat to low, cover the skillet firmly with a lid, and let the pork chops cook for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. If the skillet doesn't have a lid, tightly cover it with aluminium foil instead.

Once done, transfer the pork chops to a plate and cover with aluminium foil to keep warm.

In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high, pour in the chicken broth, and bring it to a gentle simmer while scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze the pan and capture those tasty browned bits.

Allow the broth to reduce by half, which should take about 4 minutes.

Stir in the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.

Return the pork chops to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.

Top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley before serving.