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Place the cornstarch on a plate.
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In a shallow bowl, add the milk, dijon mustard and garlic, and whisk until well combined.
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Place the panko on another plate.
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Using a sharp paring knife, cross-cut shallow slits on both sides of the pork chops about 1/6-inch deep, 1/2-inch between the slits.
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Season the pork with salt and black pepper.
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Work with one chop at a time.
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Coat 1 chop with the cornstarch, shake off the excess.
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With a tongs, dip the chop into the milk mixture, drain off the excess liquid.
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Place into panko until both sides are well coated.
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Place the prepared pork chops onto a wire rack that's set in a large baking sheet.
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Repeat the same steps until all the chops are well prepared.
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Allow the chops to rest for about 15 minutes.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
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Put the pork chops in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes.
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Gently turn the chops over and keep cooking the other side until golden brown, crispy, and the center of the pork chop reaches 140 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, another 4 to 5 minutes.
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Place the cooked chops to a paper towel-lined plate and drain off the excess oil for about 40 seconds to 1 minutes on both sides.
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Serve warm.
