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Golden Parmesan Pork Chops with Lemon Zest

Succulent boneless pork chops crusted in a golden Parmesan and garlic topping, sprinkled with zesty lemon for a simple yet flavorful weeknight dinner. With less than an hour needed from prep to table, these juicy chops will become a firm favorite.
2
34 min
TOTAL TIME
398
CALORIES
$1.99
PER SERVING
Golden Parmesan Pork Chops with Lemon Zest
Directions
8 STEPS
12 min
PREP TIME
22 min
COOK TIME
34 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Let them rest while you prepare the other ingredients.
3
Combine the grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
4
Stir the olive oil into the Parmesan mixture. The mixture should be slightly crumbly.
5
Beat the egg whites in a separate shallow bowl.
6
Dip each pork chop into the whisked egg whites, ensuring that all sides are evenly coated, then press the chop into the Parmesan mixture. Make sure it's well coated.
7
Place the coated pork chops on a baking sheet and bake for about 22 minutes. The pork should reach an internal temperature of 165 and the outer crust should be golden brown.
8
Finish the chops by sprinkling with fresh lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Health Info
Macros
8g
CARBS
19g
FAT
45g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
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