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A close-up shot of a perfectly cooked Italian pork chop, showcasing the crispy breadcrumb and Parmesan crust.

Sicilian Pork Chops: Crispy, Juicy, and Easy

This easy Sicilian Pork Chops recipe delivers a perfectly pan-fried pork chop with a crispy, golden-brown crust seasoned with garlic and Parmesan. It's a flavor-packed meal that brings rustic Italian cooking to your weeknight dinner table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 bone-in, thick-cut pork chops About 1 to 1.5 inches thick
  • 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt Or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil For frying

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 3 Shallow Dishes For the breading station.
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Set up three shallow dishes. Place the flour in the first. Whisk the eggs in the second. In the third, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pat the pork chops completely dry. Dredge each chop first in flour, then dip in the egg wash, and finally press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the breaded pork chops in the pan, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F / 63°C).
  4. Transfer the cooked pork chops to a wire rack and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This ensures they remain juicy.

Notes

For an extra crispy crust, you can let the breaded pork chops rest in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before frying.
Ensure your pork chops are of similar thickness for even cooking.