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Breaded Pork Chops

Crispy seasoned panko makes these breaded pork chops delicious, while my perfect baking method makes them juicy and tender without fail!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 center-cut pork chops boneless or bone-in, ¾- to 1 inch thick, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

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  1. Place a rack in the center of the oven preheat to 425ºF. For easy clean up, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place an ovensafe wire rack on top and generously coat it with nonstick spray.
  2. Pat the pork dry. Use ½ teaspoon kosher salt to season the chops on both sides.
  3. Set up your dredging stations: In a wide, shallow dish such as a pie plate, place the flour. In a second shallow dish, beat the egg until well blended. In a third shallow dish, whisk together the Panko, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, chili powder, pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Working 1 pork chop at a time, dredge it in the flour, then the egg, letting the excess drip off, then the breadcrumbs (I prefer to do this with tongs). Transfer to the prepared baking rack. Repeat with the remaining pork. Mist the top of the pork chops with nonstick spray.
  5. Bake breaded pork chops until the meat it reaches 140ºF on an instant read thermometer, about 15 to 22 minutes, depending upon the thickness of your chops; check right at the 15-minute mark to assess their progress.
  6. Remove the pork from the oven and let rest on the rack for 5 minutes. Enjoy hot, with a pinch of additional salt to taste.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover breaded pork chops in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 350ºF, in the microwave, or in a skillet on the stovetop.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let the pork chops thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover breaded pork chops in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up leftovers in the air fryer or oven at 350ºF, in the microwave, or in a skillet on the stovetop.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let the pork chops thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 (of 4) Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Potassium 599mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 272IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 (of 4)
Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 272IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.