Microwave Spiced Pork Chops
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
35 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
bread crumbs
mixed with a pinch cayenne |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
oregano
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | inch |
pork chops
thick boneless, trimmed of fat |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
lime juice
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
cilantro
fresh, chopped |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
butter, unsalted
|
|
| 5 | ml |
garlic
minced |
|
| 79 | ml |
bread crumbs
mixed with a pinch cayenne |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
cumin
ground |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
oregano
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
Directions
Rub pork chops with lime juice and coat with cilantro.
In a microwavesafe pie plate microwave butter and garlic for 1½ 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.
