Asian Panko Crusted Pork Chops

These Asian panko crusted pork chops came about out of necessity. It had been a crazy week and I realized in the morning that we had nothing planned for dinner that night. We’ve all been there, right? I spied pork chops in my freezer and the rest was history! I used what I had in my pantry to make the marinade. With all of the Asian influence it had so much flavor!

I coated my beautiful pork chops in the Asian inspired marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
I found sesame oil, soy sauce, cashew butter and rice wine vinegar in my pantry, which is what made me decide to take dinner in an Asian direction. I coated my beautiful pork chops in the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
The Asian panko crusted pork chops were ready to bake in 2 simple steps!
After I marinated the pork chops, I just coated them in panko breadcrumbs. The marinade was sticky enough that they adhered perfectly. The Asian panko crusted pork chops were ready to bake in 2 simple steps!
I loved how golden and gorgeous the Asian panko crusted pork chops were after they baked.
I loved how golden and gorgeous the Asian panko crusted pork chops were after they baked. It only took about 30 minutes for the pork to cook perfectly.

I let the Asian panko crusted pork chops rest once they came out of the oven for just a couple of minutes. Then I just plated them with roasted potatoes and dressed baby spinach for an easy, complete meal! Oh my goodness, the pork chops were crunchy on the outside from the panko but so juicy on the inside. The marinade gave them such huge flavor. My panic about dinner in the morning turned out more delicious than I could have hoped! It was such a simple, perfect weeknight dish too. Enjoy, friends! xoxo

Asian Panko Crusted Pork Chops
Asian Panko Crusted Pork Chops
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Asian Panko Crusted Pork Chops
Asian Panko Crusted Pork Chops
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 2
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cashew butter or creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried onion
  • 1 pinch Chinese five spice
  • 1 dash Sriracha
  • 2 whole center cut pork chops either boneless or bone in
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
Instructions
  1. In a bowl stir the sesame oil, soy sauce, cashew butter, rice wine vinegar, dried onion, Chinese five spice, and Sriracha together thoroughly to make a thick marinade. Coat the pork chops in the marinade completely. Leave them in the bowl and cover them. Let the pork chops sit in the marinade in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or so.
  2. While they marinate, pre-heat the oven to 400 and get out a small baking dish. Once they're ready, coat the pork chops in the panko breadcrumbs. The cashew butter will help the breadcrumbs adhere to the pork chops! Then get the baking dish in the oven to cook them for 30 minutes. The panko will get crispy and golden on the outside.
  3. When they are done, take the pork chops out and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Then just serve with potatoes and greens on the side! Such a simple, amazing dinner loaded with flavor. Enjoy!

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