Cilantro-Crusted Pork Chops with Chipotle-Peanut Sauce
- 30 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/4 cups)
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 6 boneless pork chops (1-1/2 lb.), 1/2 inch thick
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 Tbsp. oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 Free thru 02/06
- Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup cilantro in pie plate.
- Dip chops in egg, then in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each chop.
- Heat 1 Tbsp.
- oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
- Add 3 chops; cook 4 min.
- on each side or until done (145F).
- Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- Repeat with 1 Tbsp.
- of the remaining oil and remaining chops; remove from heat, then let stand 3 min.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in small saucepan on medium heat.
- Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min.
- or until golden brown.
- Add broth, peanut butter, peppers and sugar; stir.
- Bring to boil on medium-high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
- or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Serve chops topped with sauce, nuts and remaining cilantro.
crackers, fresh cilantro, pork chops, egg, oil, garlic, chicken broth, peanut butter, pepper, brown sugar, peanuts
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cilantro-crusted-pork-chops-chipotle-peanut-sauce-104734.aspx (may not work)