Asiago-Crusted Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Asiago cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 lemon wedges
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

1. 1. Place pork between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound to an even thickness (about 1/4 inch) using a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet.
2. 2. Place egg white in a shallow dish. Combine panko, cheese, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip pork in egg white; dredge in panko mixture, pressing gently with fingers to coat.
3. 3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pork; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Squeeze 1 lemon wedge over each pork chop; sprinkle each evenly with thyme.