Description
This Pork Piccata features succulent pork chops coated in a zesty lemon and caper sauce, making it a fantastic option for a quick and satisfying meal. With minimal prep and irresistible flavor, it’s sure to please everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon brined capers, drained
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Garnish (optional) chopped parsley and/or freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then coat in flour.
- Heat half the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, sear the pork chops for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Remove skillet from heat and add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining butter, and capers. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in cream and return skillet to heat. Once bubbling, add pork back in.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce reduces to preference.
- Serve pork garnished with parsley and/or parmesan if desired.
Notes
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the pork for optimal searing.
Adjust cook time based on the thickness of the pork chops to avoid overcooking.
For added flavor, use chicken broth instead of white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg