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Creamy Marinated Pork Chops

Creamy Marinated Pork Chops

Great marinated pork chops recipe. Creamy and delicious!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Creamy Marinated Pork Chops
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or turmeric
  • 1 lemon for zest
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chunky garlic paste
  • 4 3/4-inch-thick boneless pork chops (1 1/2 lb)
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place water in microwave-safe cup; microwave on HIGH 1–2 minutes or until hot. Add saffron and let stand 1 minute. Zest/grate lemon peel (no white; 1 teaspoon). Place pork in bag.
  2. Combine in medium bowl: yogurt, garlic, zest, and saffron mixture; whisk until blended (reserve 1/2 cup for later use). Transfer remaining mixture to bag with pork; knead bag to coat pork. Let stand 30 minutes to marinate (or marinate overnight in refrigerator).
  3. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients (except oil) in shallow bowl. Place oil in pan.
  4. Remove pork chops, one at a time, from bag; dip pork into flour mixture (coating both sides) and press with fingertips to evenly coat.
  5. Place pork chops in pan; cook 3–5 minutes on each side until browned and pork is 145°F.
  6. Drain pork chops on paper towels. Serve with reserved sauce on the side.