Description
Buttermilk Parmesan Pork Chops are a delicious combination of crispy, savory flavor and tender meat that will wow your family and guests alike. Marinated in tangy buttermilk, these juicy pork chops boast a crunchy Panko coating enriched with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and aromatic spices. Baked to perfection, they offer a healthier alternative to frying while still delivering on taste. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings, these pork chops are sure to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless center cut pork chops
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- 2 cups Panko crumbs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the pork chops in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours in a ziptop bag.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Combine Panko crumbs, flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Remove the pork chops from the marinade; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Coat both sides of each chop with the Panko mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; sear pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour chicken broth around the chops and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg