It has been a long, long time since I have made Shake’N Bake pork chops. They were a staple in my bachelor days. I also recall my mom making Shake’N Bake chicken or pork chops back when I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Honestly, I’d forgotten all about it until the other day when I came across a copycat recipe for Shake’N Bake. I instantly flashed back to the pork chops of years passed, and thought… boy, I really need to make those again. So I made the copycat of the mixture, but of course I had to add my own little twist. That twist came in the form of great, spicy smoky chipotle powder. What a great addition. I so loved these chipotle Shake’N Bake pork chops.
Don’t go crazy adding the seasoning to this chipotle Shake’N Bake. I wanted just enough to get a hint of smokiness. I hint of heat. Subtle is what I was after and that’s what I ended up with. If you want less subtle and enjoy curry, try my curry Shake’N Bake. My lowcountry smothered pork chops are a true treat too!
My favorite way to use chipotle Shake’N Bake is on pork chops cooked in my Big Easy.
Chipotle Shake’N Bake
Ingredients
Copycat Shake’N Bake
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder or more, to taste
- 3 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
- 3 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Copycat Shake’N Bake
- Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the oil and stir until the lumps are all gone.
- Store in an air-right container for up to 2 months until ready to use.
For pork chops
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Rinse chops and pat dry.
- Working in batches, transfer chops to a resealable bag.
- Add chipotle Shake’n Bake mix.
- Seal and shake to coat chops.
- Shake off excess coating and transfer chops to a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.
For chicken
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Working in batches, transfer chicken pieces to a resealable bag.
- Add chipotle Shake’n Bake mix.
- Seal and shake to coat chicken.
- Shake off excess coating and transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes for bone-in chicken or 20 minutes for boneless chicken until done.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.