# Components:
→ Pork Chops
01 - 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick
02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/2 cup gluten-free or regular breadcrumbs
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Rice
11 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
12 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
17 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
02 - In a shallow bowl, mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Pat pork chops dry, then brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
04 - Press each pork chop into the Parmesan herb mixture, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
05 - Place coated pork chops on the baking dish and drizzle remaining olive oil over them.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F and crust is golden brown.
07 - In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
08 - Remove rice from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in parsley and lemon zest if desired.
09 - Plate pork chops atop the rice and garnish with additional parsley if preferred.
