Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chops Recipe
A better-than-the-box recipe that actually keeps your pork juicy and the coating crisp!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs OR panko for more crisp
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt like Lawry's
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ground black pepper to taste
- 4-6 center-cut boneless pork chops about 1-inch thick; about 1.5 pounds in total
- 2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- lemon wedges & chopped parsley optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a dark sheet pan or cast iron skillet inside the oven to preheat—don’t line it with foil or parchment. A hot pan = crispier bottoms.
- Combine breadcrumbs, spices, and sugar in a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Set aside.1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons seasoning salt, 2 teaspoons ground paprika, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ground black pepper
- Pat the chops dry and lightly pound to even out thickness. Brush each pork chop with honey dijon mustard (for flavor + sticking power) or oil if preferred.💡 Don’t go too thin when pounding the chops—thicker chops stay juicier.4-6 center-cut boneless pork chops, 2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard or vegetable oil
- Place one chop at a time in the breadcrumb mix and shake until coated.🖐 Want more crunch? Press the crumbs on with your hands instead of just shaking.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Melt 1 tablespoon butter on it. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer. Bake for 15–30 minutes, depending on thickness. If needed, add the second tablespoon of butter to the pan halfway through the baking time.🌡 Start checking at 15 min with a meat thermometer. 145°F = done.2 tablespoons butter
- For crisper tops, broil for 30–60 seconds if you want a golden crust. Watch closely! Let the pork chops rest for 3 minutes before serving. Finish with lemon wedges and parsley if you like.lemon wedges & chopped parsley
Notes
- Breadcrumbs: Use plain or panko. For extra flavor, toast them in a dry pan first.
- Mustard vs. oil: Mustard adds flavor and helps the coating stick, but oil works too.
- Pork chops: Boneless, 1-inch thick. Adjust time for bone-in or thinner chops.
- Crispier coating: Press crumbs on firmly and broil for 30–60 seconds at the end.
- Leftovers: Reheat in oven or air fryer. Avoid microwaving—they lose crispness.
- Nutrition: Estimate, based on 6 servings. Adjust if making fewer chops.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g