Skillet Parmesan Pork

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Pork loin is a more economical cut while still being flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a lower-cost alternative for cooking.

Season pork tenderloin with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Dredge each pork tenderloin in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip floured pork tenderloin into beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat pork tenderloin in a mixture of bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, pressing to adhere.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add coated pork tenderloin to the skillet in a single layer.

Cook pork tenderloin for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove pork tenderloin from skillet and keep warm.

Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up browned bits.

Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Return pork tenderloin to the skillet to coat with sauce before serving.

Serve hot with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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