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We LOVE an easy dinner recipe like our crispy breaded pork chops!

This mouth-watering dish is found on many restaurant menus and fortunately, it’s a classic that can easily be made at home!

The best part about this recipe? It’s prepped in 5 minutes and the oven does the rest. Simply coat the chops and cook in a skillet for a nice brown crust, then finish in the oven to keep them juicy and tender!

We love to serve these pork chops with a side of Mashed Potatoes to complete this family-favorite dish!

Why we think you’ll love it:

  • A crispy crust. Browning the chops in the skillet gets that nice crust, but finishing them in the oven keeps them juicy and tender!
  • The oven does the work. Simple dredge and brown then pop them in the oven!
  • A dinner classic. This is an easy dinner that is perfect for company or any night. It’s filling and delicious!

Breaded Pork Chops Ingredients and Substitutions

  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs Try Italian seasoned panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier coating.
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley – or black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, or paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped – see How to Mince Garlic
  • 4 boneless pork chops about ¾ inch thick A key factor to tender breaded pork chops is to not overcook them. Stick to about ¾-1-inch thickness. Thinner chops will cook more quickly and dry out. Thicker chops take longer to cook and can be hard to cook evenly.
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How to Make Breaded Pork Chops

  1. PREP. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. DIPPING STATIONS. In a shallow dish, beat eggs and milk. In another shallow dish, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley.
    • Patting the pork chops dry with a paper towel will help the egg mixture stick to the pork chop and the egg mixture will help the bread crumb mixture stick. 
  3. OIL. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until golden brown to flavor the oil. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon.
  4. COAT. Dip each pork chop into the egg mixture, then into the bread mixture until all sides are coated.
  5. COOK. Cook chops in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp.
    • Transfer chops to a prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Use a meat thermometer to get the best cook. Remove the chops 5° under the desired temperature. Let the chops rest on the pan for a few minutes. 

  • Well: light white 160°F
  • Medium rare: pink center 145-150°F
  • Medium: ribbon of pink in the center 150-155°F
  • Medium well: a light pink hue 155-160°F

Air Fryer Directions

Coat the chops as directed. Preheat the airfryer to 380°F. Spray both sides with cooking spray and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. (Make sure they do not touch.) Fry for 4-5 minutes. Flip and fry for another 3-4 more minutes.

*See your airfryer manual for more specific fry times. Use a meat thermometer to test the internal temp.

Baking breaded pork chops in a baking dish.
5 from 7 votes

Breaded Pork Chops

By: Lil’ Luna
Crispy breaded pork chops are made with just a handful of ingredients and cook in 30 minutes for a go-to family favorite!
Servings: 4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Rest: 5 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, or panko
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 4 boneless pork chops, about ¾ inch thick

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk together. In another shallow dish, mix Italian bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and dried parsley.
  • Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. This will help the egg mixture stick to the pork chop and the egg mixture will help the bread crumb mixture stick.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until golden brown to flavor the oil. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon.
  • Dip each of the 4 pork chops into the egg mixture, then into the bread mixture until all sides are coated.
  • Cook chops in the skillet for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden and crisp.
  • Transfer chops to prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Doneness. Use a meat thermometer to get the best cook. Remove the chops 5 degrees under the desired temperature. Let the chops rest on the pan for a few minutes. 
  • Medium Rare: pink center 145-150°F
  • Medium: ribbon of pink in the center 150-155°F
  • Medium Well: a light pink hue 155-160°F
  • Well: light white 160°F
Place leftovers in an airtight container or wrap in foil and place in the fridge for 3-4 days, or wrap tightly with plastic and then store them together in a freezer Ziploc for about 3 months. To reheat, place pork chops on a greased baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 15 minutes at 350°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chop, Calories: 442kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 220mg, Sodium: 528mg, Potassium: 651mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 309IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 149mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Prep ahead of time?

Coat the pork chops a few hours ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge. Remove them from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking.

How to store?

Place leftovers in an airtight container or wrap in foil and place in the fridge for 3-4 days, or wrap tightly with plastic. Store together in a freezer Ziploc for about 3 months.
To reheat, place pork chops on a greased baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 15 minutes at 350°F.

This recipe was originally published May 2023.

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6 Comments

  1. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    Love pork chops. Simple and great. This will be my go to recipe.

  2. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    I think this is definitely a new go-to recipe in our house! It was so easy to make and a huge hit with my family, thank you!

  3. Kristen says:

    5 stars
    This was delicious, the breading on the pork chops added the perfect amount of crispiness and really enhanced the flavor.

  4. Val says:

    5 stars
    This breaded pork chop recipe is so amazing. I would have never thought of this wonderful idea on my own!

  5. Joy says:

    5 stars
    This is my favorite way to prepare pork chops!! Love the crispy crust!! I made these this week & my family asked when I was making them again!

  6. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    I have the hardest time cooking pork chops so they’re juicy and tender. Thanks for the extra tips and I got a thermometer to help.