Fried Pork Chop
Crispy fried pork chops marinated in lemon and soy sauce create a tasty, savory treat. Topped with fresh mango salsa, they’re bursting with flavor and texture.
Servings 4 pork chops
Calories 320kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pieces pork chops
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 can 7-up or ginger ale
- Tapioca starch or flour
- oil for frying
Mango Salsa (optional)
- 1 tomato diced
- 1/3 cup diced mango
- 1 tbsp diced red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chops by making two midway slits on each piece (this process will ensure even cooking when frying). Click here to see how it's done. Sprinkle with salt.
- Put chops on a shallow dish (or in a large Ziploc bag). Add lemon juice, soy sauce and 7-up. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Coat with tapioca starch and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare the mango salsa by mixing all the ingredients listed under Mango Salsa
- Serve with steamed rice and mango salsa.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g