Microwave Spiced Pork Chops

35 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

87 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	inch	pork chops	thick boneless, trimmed of fat
1	tablespoon	lime juice
2	tablespoons	cilantro	fresh, chopped
2	tablespoons	butter, unsalted
1	teaspoon	garlic	minced
1/3	cup	bread crumbs	mixed with a pinch cayenne
1/4	teaspoon	cumin	ground
1/4	teaspoon	oregano
1/4	teaspoon	salt

Directions

Rub pork chops with lime juice and coat with cilantro.

In a microwavesafe pie plate microwave butter and garlic for 1 1/2 minutes or until it sizzles.

Dip pork chops in garlic butter, then in seasoned breading.

Place in center of pie plate.

Sprinkle with remaining seasoned breading, drizzle on butter.

Cover with waxed paper and microwave on medium high for 6 minutes.

Turn over and rotate and microwave, covered with waxed paper for 6 minutes longer or until center is no longer pink.

Bread crumbs create moist topping.

Serve with salsa or lime wedges. As a side dish, serve rice mixed with corn.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 21g

Amount per Serving

Calories 87 64% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	10%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	19%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 214mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	3%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	2%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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