Shake and Bake Pork Chops
The nostalgia will set in when you make these homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops, but the FLAVOR of these delicious pork chops is wayyyyy beyond the shake and bake mix! These juicy pork chops use simple ingredients, yet pack a huge flavor punch. The best part? It's a quick weeknight dinner that's done in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick See Note 1
- 2 tbsp oil vegetable oil, olive oil, avocado oil
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs (not panko)
- 3 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt Such as Lawry's. You can also use sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika regular paprika works, too
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. If you have a wire rack, use it!Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and brush them with oil. Set aside.
- Combine: In a large zip-top bag, combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Toss to combine.
- Shake: Place one pork chop at a time into the breadcrumb mixture, shaking the bag so the crumbs adhere to all sides.Place each pork chop on the baking sheet (or on a wire rack), pressing down on the breadcrumbs so they stick. Spritz each pork chop generously with cooking spray. Tip: Placing your chops on a wire rack helps them crisp up evenly on both sides. If you have one, use it! If not, it's not a deal breaker :)
- Bake: Place the pork chops in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches AT LEAST 145°F and the coating is golden and crispy. Note: 145°F is a slightly rare, pink pork chop. I prefer my pork chops cooked to medium which is closer to 155-160°F.
- Finish: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
Note 1: Boneless chops work, too. Just make sure you adjust the cook time. As always, a meat thermometer is a Godsend!
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 252mgPotassium: 476mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3.2gCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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