There’s something about me and coated baked pork chops. My mom made them when I was a kid and I loved them then. I make them now and I still love them. Sometimes I use the stuff right out of the box, and sometimes I make my own. Like this Lemon Pepper Shake ‘n Bake. Same wonderful coating as the classic, but with a wonderful kiss of citrusy lemony yumminess and a little bit of pepper. Lemon and pork go great together.
More Coating. More Better.
I’m not shy with the coating when I use my lemon pepper Shake ‘n Bake mix. I really like that lightly crunchy bread crumb goodness. I my chops all over. Sides too. Then I coat them one more time. I know, that’s probably a little excessive but I love it so!
Use a good lemon pepper seasoning. You want one that is perfectly balanced, no one flavor over-powering the other. That way you’ll end up with the best baked chops!
Also try my curry Shake ‘n Bake. Yes, curry.
Lemon Pepper Shake ‘n Bake
Ingredients
Curry Shake’N Bake
- 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning or more, to taste
- 3 cups bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 3 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Curry 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 lemon pepper 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 lemon pepper 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.
