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Homemade Shake and Bake Recipe

Skip the boxed version and make your own homemade Shake and Bake in minutes! This easy seasoned breadcrumb coating creates crispy baked chicken or pork chops with simple pantry ingredients.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade shake and bake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 110kcal
Author April Woods

Ingredients

To Make the Mix:

  • 3 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

To Use the Coating:

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or mayonnaise
  • 3-4 pounds chicken breasts, thighs, or drumsticks or pork chops

Instructions

To Make the Shake and Bake Mix:

  • Add the breadcrumbs, paprika, dried minced onion, sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder to a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.

To Use the Shake and Bake Mix:

  • Pour about ¼ cup of mix per chicken breast or pork chop into a ziploc or bowl. Store remaining in cool dry place in a sealed container. ¼¼
  • Lightly rub the chicken or pork chops with a thin layer of oil or mayonnaise. This helps the coating stick but is optional.
  • Press the meat into the breadcrumb mixture until well coated on all sides.
  • Place coated meat on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake on the center rack of a preheated 400°F oven for 15–20 minutes, or until meat reaches a safe internal temperature (165°F for chicken or 145°F for pork).

Notes

Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
Recipe Notes:
  • For extra crispy coating, lightly spray the coated meat with cooking spray or oil before baking.
  • Store unused Shake and Bake mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.
  • Do not freeze the mixture.
  • It takes about 1 cup of coating to cover 4 average pork chops or chicken breasts.
  • Once raw meat touches the mixture, discard any remaining coating.
  • Do not cover or flip the meat while baking, which helps the coating stay crisp.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25c | Calories: 110kcal