Apricot Glazed Panko Crusted Pork Chops

Apricot Glazed Panko Crusted Pork Chops
Serves 4

4 Boneless Pork Chops-fat trimmed
1/4 Cup Apricot Jam
1 tsp Dijon
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs

Preheat oven to 375. Mix jam, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon and vinegar in a bowl. Dip each pork chop in jam mixture and then into bread crumbs. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray and place chops on baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and serve. I served with Fire Roasted Tomato Brown Rice. Recipe follows. Enjoy!


Fire Roasted Tomato Brown Rice
Serves 4

1/4 cup Yellow Onion-diced
2 Garlic Cloves-diced
1/2 Cup Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 Cup Brown Rice
1 1/2-2 Cups Chicken Broth
2-3 Green Onions
Salt and Pepper to taste

Spray sauce pot with cooking spray and saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, rice and broth. Bring to a boil and cook 40-45 minutes. Toss in green onions, salt and pepper.