Description
Crispy baked breaded pork chops deliver golden, crunchy perfection straight from your home kitchen. Juicy pork meets irresistible seasoned coating, promising a delightful meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless pork chops (about ¾-inch thick)
- 1 large egg
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Establish a cooking environment by heating the oven to 400F (200C) and arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet or wire rack to ensure optimal air circulation for crispy results.
- Create a flavorful breading blend by combining panko crumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow mixing container.
- Prepare a dredging station with a whisked mixture of egg and milk in one vessel, and the seasoned breading mixture in another.
- Thoroughly coat each pork chop by first dipping into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully pressing the breading mixture onto the meat’s surface to create an even, adherent crust.
- Position the breaded pork chops on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece to promote even browning.
- Enhance the potential for a golden, crisp exterior by delicately brushing the coated chops with olive oil or melted butter.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the tray midway through cooking to ensure uniform browning and crispness.
- Verify doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 145F (63C) using a meat thermometer.
- Allow the pork chops to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps redistribute internal juices and maintain tenderness.
Notes
- Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodating for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Use bone-in pork chops for more flavor and juiciness, ensuring they’re similar in thickness for even cooking.
- Pat pork chops dry before breading to help the coating stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning to customize the flavor profile and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 408 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg