Description
Crispy baked breaded pork chops showcase a simple yet delectable main dish from home kitchens. Pork lovers can enjoy golden-brown meat with a perfectly seasoned crust that brings comfort and satisfaction to dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (boneless, about ¾-inch thick)
- 1 egg (large)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsps olive oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsps milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Station: Configure the culinary workspace by preheating the oven to 400F (200C) and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet to facilitate optimal heat circulation and crispy texture development.
- Breading Composition: Craft a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly mixing panko crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper in a comprehensive mixing vessel.
- Coating Protocol: Establish a two-phase dipping technique using whisked egg and milk as the initial moisture barrier, followed by an aggressive press into the seasoned breading mixture to create a uniform, adherent crust on each pork chop.
- Baking Configuration: Strategically arrange the coated pork chops on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring strategic spacing to promote consistent browning and crisp development, and lightly brush with olive oil or melted butter to enhance golden coloration.
- Thermal Processing: Roast the pork chops for 20-25 minutes, executing a midpoint rotation to guarantee even caramelization, and confirm culinary perfection by verifying an internal temperature of 145F (63C) with a precision meat thermometer.
- Resting Phase: Transition the cooked pork chops to a recuperation zone for a 5-minute interval, allowing internal moisture redistribution and ensuring maximum tenderness before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Breading: Pat pork chops completely dry with paper towels before breading to remove excess moisture, ensuring a super crispy coating.
- Optimize Breading Technique: Press breading mixture firmly onto meat’s surface using gentle, consistent pressure to create a thick, even crust that adheres perfectly.
- Control Moisture for Crispiness: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, leaving space between pork chops to allow hot air circulation and prevent steaming.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked pork without drying out, checking internal temperature reaches exactly 145F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg