Breaded Pork Chops Recipe (Baked and Not Fried)

Breaded Pork Chops make an easy dinner for any night of the week. This crispy pork chops recipe is flavorful and beyond simple. Add some roasted veggies, and you’ve got one easy dinner recipe made on a single sheet pan!

Crispy Baked Pork Chops

Wondering what to make for dinner? Don’t worry, these breaded pork chops are so easy to make in the oven. You’ll have a tasty supper ready in no time!

This recipe makes the perfect weeknight dinner! There’s nothing simpler than baking pork chops in the oven along with some vegetables to create a simple sheet pan dinner. It’s one of my favorite easy pork chop recipes!

We’re making our own breadcrumb mixture to create the most amazing flavor for these breaded baked pork chops. I love how tender and juicy the meat becomes, while the outside gets this incredible crispy texture. It’ll make your mouth water!

This crispy pork chops dinner will become a fast favorite for the entire family. Throw some chopped veggies (potatoes and carrots are a good complement to the pork) onto the sheet pan along with the chops, and you’ll have a full meal. You can have this meal ready in less than an hour, using only one pan to make it!

Here’s a quick overview of the information you’ll find in this post:

• How to Brine Pork Chops
• How to Make the Breadcrumbs mixture
• How to Make Breaded Baked Pork Chops
• Pork Chop Internal Temperatures 
• More Easy Pork Chop Recipes

Pork chops make a great dinner, and they’re even better when they’re breaded and crispy! This is such an easy dinner recipe, one of my favorites to make when I’m stuck on ideas. It’s a quick go-to recipe, it’s simple, and it’s always so tasty. I love to add veggies to the sheet pan for a full meal.

How to do the Brine

Brining is the process of soaking meat in salt water in order to tenderize it and give it flavor (the secret to super juicy pork chops!). Not all pork chops will need to go through the brining process before beginning, but some do. If you bought “enhanced” pork, this means the meat has already had a salt solution added to it, so you can skip the brining step at home.

To make a brine solution: In a large container or resealable bag, dissolve 1/4 cup of table salt in 1 quart of water.

Once you have your brine solution, place the pork chops in the bag and seal (or submerge in the container and cover). Then place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will help add flavor to the meat and make it more tender.

Do you rinse pork chops after brining?

Yes! After brining, rinse the pork chops under cold running water. Pat dry before moving on to cooking.

How to Make Breadcrumb Mixture for Pork Chops

You can’t make breaded pork chops without the perfect breadcrumb mixture! No need to buy something pre-made or bland, when you can easily make your own breadcrumbs. They make the pork chops super crispy and flavorful! 

Breadcrumb Mixture Ingredients:

• Regular white bread (something hearty)
• Garlic
• Shallots
• Vegetable oil (or canola)
• Salt & pepper
• Grated parmesan
• Thyme
• Parsley

How to Make Breadcrumbs:

1. Tear sandwich bread into small pieces, then place in a food processor and pulse until coarse.
2. Add the breadcrumbs, minced shallots and garlic, oil, and salt & pepper into a mixing bowl, and toss everything together.
3. Pour the mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes (oven set to 350°), until crumbs are dry and become a golden brown color.
4. Let the breadcrumbs cool. Then toss in the Parmesan, parsley, and thyme.
5. Once the breadcrumbs are ready, place them into a shallow bowl to use on the pork chops.

Making pork chops in the oven is such an easy thing to do. It’s stress free, it doesn’t take long, and they come out tasting SO good. This breaded baked pork chops recipe is one of my favorite dinner recipes, and everyone loves it! I mean, what’s NOT to love here?

Step by Step Tips for Breaded Pork Chops:

1. Brine pork chops if needed (see above or check the recipe card for details).
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then spray a wire rack with cooking spray and place it in the baking sheet.
3. Make breadcrumbs (see above), and then set the oven to 425°F.
4. Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl.
5. Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl, and flour in a separate dish.
6. Dredge each pork chop in the flour, then the Dijon mixture. Press each chop into the breadcrumb mixture to coat on all sides, then place on the wire rack/baking sheet.
7. Bake pork chops for about 17-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.

These crispy pork chops are so delicious! Be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post for more details and the full recipe.

How long to cook pork chops in oven?

How long to cook pork chops in the oven depends on a few things, especially the oven temperature. For this recipe, we’re cooking breaded pork chops in the oven for about 17-25 minutes at 425°F. Remember that all ovens can be a bit different, so your cooking time may vary slightly. The most important thing is that the pork is cooked to a specific temperature for safe eating. So be sure to check internal temperatures as you cook.

Pork Chop Internal Temperature

The internal temperature of your pork chops (regardless of how you cook them) should be 150°F. Always use a meat thermometer to check this as you cook. If the temperature hasn’t reached 150°F, keep cooking!

Grab our free Meat Temperatures Chart! You can print this out and leave it in your kitchen as a quick and handy reference. Always know what temperature to cook your meats to for safe eating!

Easy Pork Chop Recipes

This Breaded Pork Chops Recipe is just one of many tasty options. We might eat a lot of chicken around here, but pork chops always make a delicious dinner too (whether baked, grilled, or pan-fried). Here are some of our favorite easy pork chop recipes:

• Honey Pork Chops with Pears and Bourbon (Pan Fried)
• Parmesan Pork Chops with Parmesan Garlic Sauce
• One Pan Apple Butter Pork Chops
• Grilled Pork Chops
• Easy Dry Rub for Pork
• Crock Pot Pork Chops

This recipe is definitely a favorite. Make dinner easy with these breaded baked pork chops that everyone will love!

If you enjoy this recipe, try these other easy dinner recipes:

• One Pan French Onion Chicken Skillet
• Oven Baked Fried Chicken Recipe
• Sweet Tea Pork Tenderloin
• One Pan Chicken and Veggies
• Baked Chicken Parmesan Sheet Pan Recipe
• Easy Pork Roast

Breaded Pork Chops Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 512kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Breaded Pork Chops make an easy dinner for any night of the week. This crispy pork chops recipe is flavorful and beyond simple. Add some roasted veggies, and you've got one easy dinner recipe made on a single sheet pan!

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Ingredients

• 4 center-cut boneless pork chops 6-8 ounces each, ¾-1-inch thick, fat removed4 center-cut boneless pork chops 6-8 ounces each, ¾-1-inch thick, fat removed
• 4 slices hearty white sandwich bread torn into 1-inch pieces4 slices hearty white sandwich bread torn into 1-inch pieces
• 1 small shallot minced1 small shallot minced
• 3 cloves garlic minced3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
• Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepperKosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• Juice from 1 lemonJuice from 1 lemon
• ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Instructions

• **Read ALL Notes before starting**
• Set oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a wire rack with cooking spray and set it over (or inside) a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet. Set aside.
• Place the bread in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground, about eight short pulses. The bread should yield about 3½ cups breadcrumbs. In a medium-sized bowl, place the crumbs, shallot, garlic, oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Toss until the crumbs are evenly coated with oil.
• Pour the mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake 15 minutes (stir after 5 minutes and after 10 minutes). Bake until crumbs are dry and are a deep golden brown.
• Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack, leave the oven on and increase the temperature to °425F.
• Once the breadcrumb mixture has cooled to room temperature, add the Parmesan, thyme and parsley and toss to thoroughly combine.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Place ¼ cup flour in a shallow dish (just larger than one pork chop).
• Place the breadcrumb mixture in another shallow bowl.
• Using tongs, dredge one pork chop in flour and shake off the excess.
• Dredge the pork chop in the mayonnaise/mustard mixture and let the excess drip off.
• Gently press the chop, on all sides, in the breadcrumb mixture being sure a thick layer of crumbs adheres.
• Transfer the breaded chop to the prepared wire rack and repeat with the remaining 3 pork chops.
• Bake 17-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 150°F. Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

Video

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Notes

*Important Note – read first:

If using natural (not enhanced) pork, it is important to brine the meat before cooking. If using enhanced (injected with a salt solution) pork, skip the brining step.

To brine: Dissolve ¼ cup table salt in 1 quart water in a medium-sized container or gallon-size, plastic zipper bag. Place the chops in the brining solution, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Rinse the chops under cold water and pat dry with paper towels before proceeding.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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