Baked Pork Chops with Hot Cherry Peppers

If spicy is not your thing, buy sweet cherry peppers instead of the hot variety. You will still have that great vinegar tang, without the heat.

Makes 2 servings

2pork chops (each 1½-inches thick)

1tablespoon vegetable oil

1teaspoon kosher salt

1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3ounces hot cherry peppers (about 2 to 4 peppers), halved

2to 3 garlic cloves, smashed

1small onion, cut into ½-inch pieces

1.Preheat the Compact Toaster Oven Broiler set to Bake at 375°F with the rack in position B for 5 minutes. Line the baking tray with foil.

2.Pat chops dry with paper towels. Rub chops evenly with the oil, salt and pepper. Lay the chops on the lined tray; surround with the cherry peppers, garlic and onion.

3.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature is 145°F.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 292 (42% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 35g • fat 14g • sat. fat 3g

• chol. 76mg • sod. 1146mg • calc. 35mg • fiber 3g

Chicken Parmesan

Panko-style breadcrumbs add texture and make a crisp crust, but feel free to use regular seasoned breadcrumbs if that’s what you have on hand.

Makes 2 to 4 servings

28-ounce chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thickness ¼ to ½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1large egg

1cup Italian-seasoned panko-style breadcrumbs

2tablespoons grated Parmesan

¼ cup prepared tomato or marinara sauce

3ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced

1tablespoon thinly sliced (chiffonade) basil (optional)

1.Preheat the Compact Toaster Oven Broiler set to Bake at 425°F with the rack in position A for 5 minutes. Line the baking tray with aluminum foil.

2.Season the chicken breasts with the salt and pepper.

3.In shallow dish, lightly beat the egg. In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan.

4.Dredge the chicken breasts in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs. Press the chicken into the breadcrumbs to fully coat on both sides and shake off any excess.

5.Place the chicken on the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven, flip chicken and top each with even amounts of the sauce, then mozzarella. Bake for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

6.Garnish with basil, if desired, and serve.

Nutritional information per serving (based on 4 servings):

Calories 400 (44% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 35g • fat 19g • sat. fat 7g

• chol. 140mg • sod. 1148mg • calc. 235mg • fiber 1g

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