Fried Pork Chops

Jump to Recipe

These delicious Fried Pork Chops in a Lemon Butter Sauce are crispy on the outside and so delicious and tender on the inside! Everyone loves these pan fried pork loins that are so flavorful and simple.

Although it’s fairly simple to make, these fried pork chops are quite the impressive dinner entree! Serve it with some arugula salad, baked zucchini, and french bread, and you’ll really please your dinner guests!

a new way to cook Pork Chops

You guys – I am so excited to share this tried and true recipe with you today. When it comes to meat, chicken is my go-to. Having said that, pork chops are becoming another go-to meat for us. In fact, it’s my mom’s favorite.

I’ve grown to love it over the years, but especially fell in love with today’s fried pork chops because they were so easy and delicious.

Being in a lemon butter sauce and fried may have helped to make them so tasty, but I’m pretty much convinced that this dish could make a pork chop lover out of anybody. They were SO INCREDIBLY good and are my new favorite!

These pork loins were crunchy on the outside, super tender and juicy on the inside, so flavorful, and made in a pan. You’ve got to try it for yourself (along with our Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops and our Smothered Pork Chops)!

How to Fry Pork Chops

In the past we’ve made Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Baked Pork Chops, but hadn’t tried breading and frying them.  Here is what you’ll need to do to fry the pork loins.

Set up. Add flour to a shallow dish. Add eggs and water to another shallow dish. Add bread crumbs and cheese to a third shallow dish.

Prepare Chops. Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat until shimmering. Prepare each pork chop while oil is heating up. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Dredge chops in flour, then egg mixture then bread crumb/cheese mixture.

You can also fry the pork chops without breading them, but the breading is what helps make them so crispy and delicious.

Fry. Add pork chops to oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side (or until golden brown). Remove from pan and place on paper-towel lined plate.

Lemon Butter Sauce. Clean out the skillet, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add lemon slices and let liquid reduce by half. Turn heat to low and add the remaining broth and butter. Add chops back to the pan and coat in the sauce cooking an additional 5 minutes or until fully cooked through.

Serve. We served our meat over a bed of greens and drizzled some of the sauce over the whole plate. The result was amazing! In fact, we decided they tasted like something you’d be served at a fancy restaurant!

TIPS and FAQ

TIP: If you have one, use a cast iron skillet for this dish. It’s ideal for frying because it holds and distributes heat so well. It also provides a naturally nonstick surface. Easy clean up is always appreciated!

Storing. We recommend placing the leftover fried pork chops in an air-tight container or wrapping in foil and placing in the fridge. Properly stored, they can last for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Reheating. The best way to reheat already fried pork chops is in the oven. Place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Lightly brush with olive oil (or spray) and reheat at 350° for 8 minutes or so on each side.

We are so excited to have another great way to prepare pork chops. And even though this particular recipe may require a few more steps, it’s simple and well worth it, because it gives the dish so much crunch! 😉

For more great pork recipes, check out:

• Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
• Loaded Pulled Pork Cups
• BBQ Pork Chops
• Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
• Smothered Pork Chops
• Ranch Pork Chops

Fried Pork Chop Recipe

Print Save Recipe Rate

5 from 8 votes

These delicious Fried Pork Chops in a Lemon Butter Sauce are crispy on the outside and so delicious and tender on the inside! Everyone loves these pan fried pork loins that are so flavorful and simple.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 474 kcal

Author Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

• 4 thinly sliced center cut pork loin chops
• Salt and pepper, to liking
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 to 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tbsp water
• 1 cup unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1-2 tbsp oil for frying

Lemon Butter Sauce

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 lemon sliced
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temp

Instructions

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.

2. Add flour to a shallow dish. Add eggs and water to another shallow dish. Add bread crumbs and cheese to a third shallow dish.

3. Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat until shimmering.

4. Prepare each pork chop while oil is heating up. Dredge chops in flour, then egg mixture then bread crumb/cheese mixture.

5. Add pork chops to oil and cook for 5 minutes on each side (or until golden brown). Remove from pan and place on paper-towel lined plate.

6. Clean out skillet and add ½ cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add lemon slices and let liquid reduce by half. Turn heat to low and add the remaining broth along with butter.

7. Add chops back to the pan and coat in the sauce cooking an additional 5 minutes or until fully cooked through. Serve warm. ENJOY!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts

Fried Pork Chop Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 Calories from Fat 261

% Daily Value*

Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 13g81%

Cholesterol 174mg58%

Sodium 556mg24%

Potassium 639mg18%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 465IU9%

Vitamin C 18.4mg22%

Calcium 190mg19%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Leave a Comment

Adapted from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures