A quick, easy and tasty twist on an old favourite! Prepare these crunchy parmesan-crusted pork chops with deliciously sweet papaya salsa, and surprise your guests with something different the next time you want to entertain in style.
Ingredients
- For the pork chops
- 4 pork loin chops
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of fine parmesan
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 4 tbsp flour for crumbing process
- 2 eggs, beaten with 2 tbsp milk, for the crumbing process
- Oil for frying
- For the papaya salsa
- 1 papaya
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- A handful of fresh coriander, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 chilli, sliced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
For the pork chops
- Preheat the oven to 180°C
- Line a baking tray with baking paper to prevent the crumbs from sticking to the pan
- Mix the panko crumbs in a bowl with the fine parmesan
- Set in a row alongside a bowl with the flour and another with the egg mixture
- Dust the pork chop with flour (shake off the excess)
- Dip into the egg mixture and then into the crumb mixture (ensure a proper coating of crumbs)
- Repeat for each pork chop
- Heat the oil in a large pan, and brown the pork chops on medium heat until golden brown on each side
- Transfer the chops to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes
For the salsa
- Chop up the salsa ingredients and mix lightly together.
- Serve with the pork chops
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