Breaded Pork Chops with Pea Shoot Salad and Honey Mustard Recipe
Breaded pork chops with a fresh pea shoot salad and honey mustard sauce bring together crispy, tender, and tangy flavors in a perfect balance. The crunchy breading complements the juicy pork, while the light salad and sweet-tangy honey mustard add freshness and zest to each bite. This dish makes a satisfying, elevated meal that's easy to enjoy any night of the week.
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Calories: 600kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed fry pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Baking sheet lined
- Medium Saucepan
- Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 1/2- inch thick pork chops
- granulated garlic powder
- fresh cracked black pepper
- all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk or whole milk
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup pea shoots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup favas beans
- freshly torn basil
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup creole mustard
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup water
- oil
Instructions
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed fry pan over medium heat with enough oil to reach halfway up the pork chops.
- Season both sides of the pork chops with salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper.
- In three bowls, set up the dredging station: one with flour, one with a beaten egg and buttermilk mixture, and the last with panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, garlic, and pepper.
- Dredge each pork chop in flour (shake off excess), dip in the egg mixture, and coat in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Set aside on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Blanch peas and fava beans in salted boiling water for 1-2 minutes each until bright green, then shock in an ice bath. Peel the thick skins from the fava beans.
- Toss pea shoots, peas, fava beans, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salad.
- Fry the pork chops until golden brown and crisp, 1-3 minutes per side. Serve with honey mustard sauce and pea shoot salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3.5mg