Shake and Bake Pork Chops

The secret behind this shake and bake pork chops recipe lies in the coating. Instead of traditional breading or batter, these pork chops are coated with a thin layer of mayonnaise before being shaken in a storage baggie in a homemade seasoned breadcrumb mixture.

This technique ensures that each pork chop is juicy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. The mayonnaise helps keep the pork chops moist and acts as a binder for the breadcrumbs and spices, giving them that delicious crust.

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick and easy to prepare — comes together in 25 minutes with only 5 minutes of prep.
• Can be made with either bone-in or boneless pork chops.
• No frying required.
• Easily customizable with your favorite spices or herbs.

➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make shake and bake pork chops

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set that aside.
• Prepare Coating: Add the bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper (if using) to a large resealable storage bag. Seal the bag and rotate it around until the seasonings are mixed together.
• Apply Mayo: Using the back of a spoon, coat each of the pork chops with a thin layer of mayo.
• Coat Pork Chops: Transfer each of the mayo-coated pork chops to the bag of breadcrumb mixture. Seal the bag, then rotate and shake it thoroughly to coat each pork chop in the seasoning mixture.

• Bake: Transfer the coated pork chops to the prepared baking sheet. Optionally, if there is any leftover seasoning, you can spoon it atop pork chops and gently press in so it sticks. Bake for about 15-25 minutes, or until pork chops are fully cooked to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and the coating is crisp and golden (bone-in will take longer to cook than boneless).
• Rest and Serve: Remove the cooked pork chops from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes, then serve.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

• Mayonnaise: Greek yogurt or sour cream will work. Alternatively, try mustard or a lightly beaten egg.
• Bread Crumbs: Regular bread crumbs (plain or seasoned) can be used. For a gluten-free option, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free cereal.
• Paprika: Smoked paprika can be used instead of regular paprika.
• Italian seasoning: Mix your own blend of dried herbs like dried basil, dried oregano, and dried rosemary.

✨ Variations

• Herb Crusted: Add finely chopped fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley to the breadcrumb mixture for an aromatic twist.
• Parmesan Cheese: Add grated Parmesan cheese into the breadcrumb coating mixture for a cheesy, crispy crust.
• Spicy: Increase the heat by adding more ground cayenne pepper and/or adding chili powder to the breadcrumb mix.
• Citrus: Add a little lemon zest to the breadcrumb mixture for a citrusy flavor that complements the pork nicely.
• Sweet and Spicy: Add a small amount of brown sugar and additional ground cayenne pepper to the mix for a sweet and spicy flavor profile.

〰️ How to serve

• Vegetables — Serve it with roasted cauliflower, baked sliced zucchini, creamy broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes, or jicama fries.
• Salad — Try it with light salads like dill cucumber onion salad, zesty arugula salad, burrata caprese, or lemon kale salad.
• Grains — Serve it with a side of cilantro lime brown rice, spinach orzo, shrimp and chicken fried rice, creamy polenta, quinoa, couscous, or plain rice.
• Sides — Plate alongside veggie sides like these Parmesan crusted potatoes, twice baked potato casserole, loaded broccoli cauliflower casserole, or cauliflower risotto with mushrooms.

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