Lemon Basil Pork Chops

[Modemouth]

Lemon Basil Pork Chops
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/4 inches thick and 6 ounces each)




In a shallow dish, combine the egg and lemon juice. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, butter, lemon peel and basil. Dip pork chops in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture.
Place in a 13 by 9-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 30 to 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 and juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.