Panko-crusted Pork Tenderloin Medallions

So, so good. This brand new recipe is a keeper for sure!

As you can see in the picture above, I served this w/ my Garlic Cheese Herbed Cauliflower Crown.

I plan to play around with coating medallions in cheese, then egg, then Panko mixture, too…

TIP: Sub in 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders for the pork tenderloin to make our Panko-crusted Chicken Tenders version! You may want to add some kosher salt to taste for the chicken version as pork is saltier by nature. Tenders will also need to cook a bit longer on each side – think maybe 5-6 mins each side depending on thickness of the tenders used.

Panko-crusted Pork Tenderloin Medallions Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into medallions
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 6 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a shallow plate, lightly beat 1 egg.
2. In another shallow plate, whisk together 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. In a third shallow plate, place 6 Tbsp grated Parmesan.
4. Heat a large skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat.
5. Add 1 Tbsp EVOO and heat.
6. Dip each medallion first in beaten egg, then Panko mixture, and then Parmesan.
7. Add 1/2 of medallions to skillet and brown each side (about 4 mins each side) then set aside.
8. Add remaining 1 Tbsp EVOO to skillet.
9. Add remaining 1/2 of medallions to skillet and brown each side (about 4 mins each side) then plate all medallions or serve on platter.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	224
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.5g	10%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	16%
Cholesterol 137mg	46%
Sodium 267mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 3.2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	1%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 34.7g
Vitamin D 4mcg	22%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 515mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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