Baked Parmesan Panko Pork Chops
Baked Parmesan Panko Pork Chops. No need for frying, this oven baked, lower fat pork chop recipe is delicious served with pasta and your favourite simple marinara or puttanesca sauce.
These delicious crispy panko pork chops are baked and not fried. Although you could fry them in canola oil in a non-stick skillet if you wanted.
I just put a thin coat of oil on the baking sheet, then mist the tops of them with an oil sprayer. This means there is little added fat.I also use lean boneless centre loin chops for this recipe. We often serve them with whole wheat pasta tossed with a favourite pesto too for a change from the puttanesca sauce version.
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Originally published August 12, 2013. November 2017 update to include nutritional information and a printable recipe card.
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Baked Parmesan Panko Pork Chops
No need for frying, this oven baked, lower fat pork chop recipe is delicious served with pasta and your favorite simple marinara or puttanesca sauce.
Ingredients
- 6 center loin pork chops, ¾ inch thick cut
- ½ cup flour
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water whisked together, eggwash
- 1 cup Panko crumbs
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to season
For the Quick Puttanesca Sauce
- 3 clove minced garlic
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 large very ripe, tomatoes (or one 32 oz can crushed tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes, or to taste
- 3 tablespoon chopped capers, optional
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
- 2 tablespoon chopped basil
- 2 tablespoon chopped oregano
- salt and pepper to season
- ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives, optional
Instructions
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Mix the Parmesan with the panko crumbs. Dredge the pork chops in the flour, then dip in the egg wash and finally in the panko crumbs.
- Place the chops on a lightly oiled baking sheet and mist or drizzle the tops with a little olive oil.
- Bake for about 35 minutes in a preheated 375 degree F oven. I like to flip them over half way through the cooking time.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that the center of the pork hops has reached 145 degrees F. Let the chops rest for 5 minutes before serving with the Quick Puttanesca Sauce.
To prepare the Quick Puttanesca Sauce
- In a large Saute pan over medium heat, cook the garlic in the olive oil for only a minute. It should soften but not brown.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients and simmer together for about 10 – 20 minutes stirring often, until a chunky, thick sauce develops. The amount of time this takes, varies, depending up on the water content of the tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
6 servingsAmount Per Serving Calories 425Saturated Fat 4gCholesterol 132mgSodium 700mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 3gSugar 10gProtein 40g
What are Panko crumbs? I'm in Colorado and am not familiar with this item.
Panko is a crunchy Japanese breadcrumb. Look for it in the Oriental or International food section at your supermarket.
Barry, where can I get Panko in St. John's area? I wonder if you read the same food blogs I do -- every now and then you, PDub, and Chef John run similar recipes -- Panko has been popular of late 🙂
Sorry, I don't know those blogs...I barely have time to update mine these days let alone read others. Panko has been pretty popuar for a few years now that I've noticed. I get mine at Auntie crae's downtown.
FYI, Panko is the Japanese word for bread crumbs!
You can now get Panko breadcrumbs at Sobeys Howley Estates.
Alan
You can get it at Costco as well but in a fairly big package
i get them at Winn Dixie by regular bread crumbs.
how thick are the pork chops cut?
These were standard cut from the supermarket shelf to about 3/4 inch.Adjust cooking time accordingly.
I made these tonight with cooked apples and cheese grits (yummy Virginia staples). They were fabulous - many thanks!
Looks so yummy. I have seen Panko breadcrumbs at most of the Sobey's supermarkets.
This looks great! Don't suppose you have any idea on the nutritionals? I'd love to know calories/prepared chop...thanks!!
I don't routinely do that Jen. There are online recipe calculators to help with that if you choose.
You can find panko crumbs next to the cans of bread crumbs in any grocery storeW