Parmesan-Lemon Pork Chops

Candied Sweet Potatoes and Peas
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Ingredients

  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs 
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 6 boneless pork loin chops, trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Combine panko and cheese in a shallow bowl. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow bowl.
  2. Season pork with salt and pepper. Dip in beaten egg, letting excess drip off; dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Cook pork in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 4 minutes per side or until done; remove pork, and keep warm.
  4. Add broth and lemon juice to skillet, scraping skillet to loosen browned bits. Cook 2 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about ½ cup; whisk in butter. Spoon sauce over pork.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch-thick slices
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp butter, melted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen peas

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with oil on a large lightly greased rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer, and season with salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes or until browned and tender.
  2. Whisk together melted butter, syrup, and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour over hot cooked potatoes, tossing gently to coat.
  3. Steam peas according to package directions; season to taste.

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