Pounded Pork Chop for Two
Treat yourself and a loved one to a restaurant-quality meal at home with this "Pounded Pork Chop for Two" recipe. Featuring tender boneless pork chops pounded thin for quick and even cooking, these chops are seasoned with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper, then lightly coated in flour for a golden, crispy exterior. The simple yet elegant pan sauce, made with a splash of chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and butter, adds a tangy richness that takes this dish to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or an elevated weeknight meal. Garnished with fresh parsley and served hot from the skillet, these juicy pork chops are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Place each pork chop between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound the pork chops until they are about 1/4 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Dredge the seasoned pork chops lightly in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. This helps create a nice crust when cooking.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the pork chops and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork chops from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and gather up all the flavorful bits.
Return the pork chops to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, flipping once to coat both sides.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, and enjoy your pounded pork chops immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.5 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.4 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2763 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
