Asiago-Crusted Pork Chops

By kaydeis

Ingredients

• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 lemon wedges
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Details

Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place pork between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness (about 1/4 inch) using a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet.

2. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Combine panko, cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip pork in egg white; dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently with fingers to coat.

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over each pork chop; sprinkle each evenly with thyme.

Servings: 4


Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 239 calories, 74 calories from fat, 8.3g total fat, 57.5mg cholesterol, 516.4mg sodium, 563.3mg potassium, 15.5g carbohydrates, 1.1g fiber, 2.3g sugar, 25.6g protein, 6.2 points.