Best 5 Lighter Fried Pork Chop Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious fried pork chop without the guilt? Look no further! This article will provide you with the best recipe for a lighter version of this classic comfort food. Say goodbye to greasy, heavy pork chops and hello to a healthier, yet equally flavorful dish. With a few simple tweaks and clever cooking techniques, you can indulge in a crispy, juicy pork chop without compromising your health goals. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a lighter fried pork chop that is both satisfying and guilt-free.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED PORK CHOP



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This pork chop is so good you'll say it tastes like heaven!

Provided by CHS_GRAD_2010

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup vegetable oil for frying
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Combine flour, seasoning salt, salt and pepper in a paper or plastic bag. Place pork chops into the bag, and shake to coat.
  • When the oil is nice and hot, shake off excess flour from pork chops, and fry in the hot oil. Cook on each side for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden on the outside, and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 284.4 mg

COOKING LIGHT PORK CHOPS WITH COUNTRY GRAVY



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From June 2006 Cooking Light magazine. This recipe makes enough gravy to smother pork chops, or you can spoon half over the chops and half over mashed potatoes served as a side dish. Substitute dried basil if you don't have marjoram.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
4 (4 ounce) boneless center cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
1 tablespoon butter
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk

Steps:

  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Place flour, salt, dried marjoram, dried thyme and dried rubbed sage in a shallow dish.
  • Dredge pork in flour mixture, turning to coat; shake off excess. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes or until done, turning pork once. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
  • Combine reserved flour mixture and milk in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add milk mixture to pan; place over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Serve with chops.
  • Serving size 1 chop and 1/2 cup gravy (252 calories).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 94.9, Sodium 551.7, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 34.1

KILLER FRIED PORK CHOPS



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This is comfort food. I'm a bit of a wild chef, so you'll love this. Give it a try! How wrong can you go with cheese and bacon on top of a pork chop? Easy to make, but you got to be fast.

Provided by Hana Farley

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 26m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
4 pork chops
4 dashes onion powder
4 dashes garlic powder
8 slices Cheddar cheese
12 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops; season with onion and garlic powder. Cook until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer pork chops to a plate; top each one with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese. Place a bowl over the plate to trap in heat.
  • Place bacon into the skillet; cook until crisp and no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Wrap 3 slices of bacon around each pork chop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Fat 48 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 48.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1073.5 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

LIGHTER FRIED PORK CHOP RECIPE



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Provided by á-46412

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon flour
1 pork chop
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
1 lemon cut in half, 1 half cut in wedgies
1 (14.5 ounce )can cannelloni beans rinsed and drained
10 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Put the flour in a shallow dish. Season the pork chop with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour and add to the skillet. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook to desired doneness, about more minutes. Give the lemon half a good squeeze over the chop. Next add the beans and spinach to a medium skillet set over medium high heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are warmed through and the spinach is just wilted 3 or 4 minutes. Give the beans and spinach a good squeeze of the lemon half. Serve the beans and spinach alongside the pork chop with the lemon wedges for squeezing over

PERFECT FRIED PORK CHOPS RECIPE



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These Perfect Fried Pork Chops are full of flavor and are so easy to make.

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Main Course

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 Bone In Pork Chops
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon steak seasoning
salt (to taste)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 Tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Rinse pork chops and pat dry with paper towels, making sure to remove all excess moisture.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, steak seasoning, and salt to taste.
  • Dip each side of the pork chops into the seasoning mixture, then set aside on a plate.
  • Heat canola oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and once it is hot (between 325-375 degrees F), add butter to the skillet.
  • When the butter is melted, cook pork chops 2 to 3 minutes on the first side; 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Dispose of the excess oil.
  • Remove fried pork chop to a plate and repeat with remaining porch chops.
  • Store them in an airtight container to eat them as leftovers on busy weeknights.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 386 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use thin pork chops for quicker cooking and even browning.
  • Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before breading for extra flavor.
  • Use a combination of bread crumbs and Panko breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.
  • Dredge the pork chops in flour before dipping them in the egg wash and breadcrumbs to help the coating adhere.
  • Shallow-fry the pork chops in a large skillet over medium heat, flipping them once, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the pork chops immediately with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Lighter Fried Pork Chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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