Today I am going to show you how to make a delicious coating mix for your chicken or pork. It is basically a homemade version of the popular "Shake 'n Bake" you can find at your local store. Lately the cost of even the generic brands has increased to nearly $3 a box locally so I wanted to make my own that would not only be cheaper but free of the preservatives and other "icky" things. This is what I came up with and let me tell you IT IS DELICIOUS!!!!
This recipe makes enough to equal 4 boxes of the bought stuff so use what you want and store the rest in a mason jar in the refrigerator. It can last about a month in the fridge or store it in the freezer for several months.
Homemade Shake and Bake Mix
4 c. bread crumbs (1 box of Panko)
1/4 c. olive oil
1 T. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
Place all into a mason jar and shake well. Use as you would the "box" variety. I just take a cup of it and put it in a large baggie and place a piece of meat into the baggie and shake well.
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| Coated and ready to go into the oven. |
This time I used pork chops. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 17 minutes. That little bit of oil added to the mix makes the meat come out with a super delicious crispy outside.
When cooking chicken I cook the coated chicken in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes for boneless chicken and 45 minutes for bone-in chicken. Be sure to check the internal temperature of whatever meat you are cooking to be sure it is cooked thoroughly.
Be sure to check out my "Bisquick" recipe too.
Sounds delicious and I enjoy making things like this myself.
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