Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
🧀 Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (for pan-frying)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Pork
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
- Lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Coating
- In one shallow bowl: mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In another bowl: whisk egg and milk together.
- Bread the Pork Chops
- Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture.
- Press firmly into the Parmesan-breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides well.
- Cook
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest 3–5 minutes before serving.
🔥 Oven Option (Less Oil)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place breaded pork chops on a lined baking sheet.
- Lightly spray tops with cooking spray.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temp reaches 145°F.
🍽 Serving Ideas
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted vegetables
- Caesar salad
- Lemon wedges for brightness
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- An air fryer version
- A keto / low-carb version
- A creamy garlic sauce to serve with it
- A make-ahead meal prep version 😊
