Boneless pork chops in a crispy parmesan and Panko crust, baked instead of fried — an inexpensive cut, a meat thermometer, and dinner that only looks fancy.
Three things that keep them juicy, not dry
Dry pork chops are the whole reason this recipe exists, and these are the three places it goes right or wrong.
- Dredge in olive oil first: It is what the breading grabs onto, so the coat stays put in the oven.
- Cook to at least 145 degrees: Check the thickest chop with a meat thermometer instead of guessing by the clock.
- Let them rest: Two or three minutes keeps the juices in the chop instead of on the cutting board.
Inside: Baked pork chops are a simple, inexpensive dinner that everyone will love. And, these boneless pork chops are even a little fancy, without the work.
Pair with anything from baked beans to corn on the cob to make this oven baked pork chop recipe a hit at the dinner table.
Pork chops are one of the cheapest cuts at the meat counter, and this is the recipe that makes them taste like they were not. The parmesan crust does all the showing off while the oven does all the work.
Easy Baked Pork Chops
If you’ve ever had dried out pork chops there’s no doubt that you’ll soon be wondering how to bake boneless pork chops without drying them out.
Pork chops are a bit finicky, but once you have the perfect recipe I have no doubt that you’ll love cooking this full-of-flavor inexpensive cut of meat.
What is the pork chop cut that I use in this recipe?
I used a boneless pork chop from my local grocery butcher counter. As you can tell, it’s got a fair amount of dark meat on the pork chop, which is my favorite.
Boneless pork chop about 3/4 to an inch thick is what is perfect for this recipe.
Can you bake boneless pork chops?
Yes! You sure can!
And, pork chops can also be grilled. This baked boneless pork chops recipe is my favorite recipe to make if you can’t get the grill going.
Ingredients: Oven Baked Pork Chops
- 4 boneless pork chops, 1/2″ – 3/4″ thick
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 c Parmesan cheese
- 1 c Italian bread crumbs
- 1 c Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Baked Pork Chop Recipe:
- On a plate combine the last five ingredients
- One by one, dredge pork chop through olive oil and then coat each pork chop in the breading and cheese mixture
- Line a pan with foil and spray with cooking spray
- Place the pork chops on the pan and bake for 35-45 minutes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest pork chops temperature to make sure that the pork chop is at least 145 degrees.
- Let the pork chops sit for 2-3 minutes and Enjoy!
Why this breading works
The coating starts with parmesan and two kinds of crumbs, and each one earns its spot. The Italian bread crumbs bring the seasoning, and the Panko is what gives the crust its crunch.
The olive oil dredge is not optional. It is what the breading grabs onto, so every chop gets an even coat that stays put in the oven.
What I have learned making these
A meat thermometer is the whole secret to pork chops that are not dried out. Pull them when the thickest chop reads at least 145 degrees, instead of guessing by the clock.
Give them a two- or three-minute rest at the end. That little wait keeps the juices in the chop instead of on the cutting board.
Line the pan with foil and hit it with cooking spray. The crust stays on the chops instead of the pan, and cleanup is basically done before dinner is.
They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and baked instead of fried. Put them next to baked beans or corn on the cob, and an inexpensive cut carries the whole dinner.
Easy Oven Baked Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops 1/2" - 3/4" thick
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 c Parmesan cheese
- 1 c Italian bread crumbs
- 1 c Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- On a plate combine the last five ingredients
- One by one, dredge pork chop through olive oil and then coat each pork chop in the breading and cheese mixture
- Line a pan with foil and spray with cooking spray
- Place the pork chops on the pan and bake for 35-45 minutes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest pork chops temperature to make sure that the pork chop is at least 145 degrees.
- Let the pork chops sit for 2-3 minutes and Enjoy!