BASIL ORANGE CHOPS

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This is a delicious main course that comes together easily when time is short. It's special enough for company!-Lori Blevins, Douglasville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 boneless pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown pork chops and onion over medium heat in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the orange juice, zest and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook until meat juices run clear. Remove chops and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.