Description
Buttermilk Parmesan Pork Chops are the perfect combination of crispy and juicy, making them an irresistible choice for any dinner table. The tangy buttermilk marinade tenderizes the pork while a flavorful coating of Parmesan cheese and Panko crumbs creates a crunchy exterior that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With minimal prep time and easy cooking steps, this dish is not only delicious but also quick enough for busy weeknights or impressive enough for entertaining guests. Serve with your favorite sides to create a satisfying meal that’s sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless center-cut pork chops
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups Panko crumbs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Marinate pork chops in buttermilk in a large ziptop bag for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours).
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix Panko crumbs, flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Remove pork chops from marinade; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Coat each chop thoroughly in the Panko mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork chops until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Add chicken broth and sprinkle additional Parmesan on top of each chop.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg