PORK CHOPS WITH LEMON BASIL CREAM SAUCE

Pork Chops with Lemon Basil Cream Sauce image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 (8-ounce) pork chops, bone-in, 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup Panko*
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup basil leaves, chiffonade
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Season pork chops with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a large bowl, combine Panko, Parmesan and parsley; set aside.
Working one at a time, dredge pork chopsin flour, dip into eggs, then dredge in Panko mixture, pressing to coat.
Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add pork chops and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 140 degrees F, about 8-10 minutes; set aside and keep warm.*
To make the lemon basil cream sauce, melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, basil and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve pork chops immediately with cream sauce.