For those seeking a healthier alternative to traditional Shake and Bake, this homemade, keto-friendly version offers a flavorful and guilt-free solution. It's super easy to make, healthier than the original, and tastes much better. This recipe is sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, keto-friendly, and uses only pronounceable ingredients, so you can feel good about what you're eating!
Why Make Your Own Keto Shake and Bake?
Many commercially available Shake and Bake mixes contain added sugar, gluten, and undesirable chemicals. This homemade version allows you to control the ingredients, ensuring a clean and healthy meal. If you're following a low-carb, sugar-free, or ketogenic diet, this recipe is a perfect way to enjoy the crispy, flavorful coating you crave without compromising your dietary goals.
The Secret Ingredient: Pork Panko
The key to this keto-friendly Shake and Bake is pork panko. Unlike traditional breadcrumbs, pork panko is low in carbohydrates and adds a delicious, crispy texture to the coating. It also helps to preserve the moisture in the meat, resulting in juicy and flavorful chicken or pork. Because I've used pork panko, the crust becomes crispy and preserves the moisture in the meat!
Ingredients for Homemade Keto Shake and Bake Seasoning Mix
Here's what you'll need to create this flavorful seasoning mix:
- Almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
Making the Seasoning Mix
The process is incredibly simple:
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- In a bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Transfer to an airtight container if storing for later. One recipe is an approximate equivalent to 2 packages of Shake and Bake seasoning.
Preparing Keto Shake and Bake Chicken or Pork
This recipe works well with 2 to 2-1/2 pounds of bone-in or boneless chicken or pork pieces.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Transfer half of copycat shake and bake mixture to a gallon sized plastic bag or a bowl.
- Rinse chicken or pork pieces in water and place one piece at a time in a plastic bag.
- Shake bag until each piece is coated and then place on a foil or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Continue until all pieces are covered, throw away an excess copycat shake 'n bake left in the bag.
- Bake bone-in chicken pieces for 45 mins, boneless chicken 20 to 25 minutes. Bake bone-in or boneless pork chops for 20 minutes (1/2" thick pieces).
Easy Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops Recipe
Here's a more detailed recipe for Easy Keto Shake Bake Pork Chops:
Ingredients:
- Almond flour
- Parmesan cheese
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Onion powder
- Egg
- Heavy cream
- Pork chops
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃) and generously grease or oil a large baking sheet.
- In a large zipper style freezer bag, add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Close bag and shake to mix breading. Set aside.
- In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, beat the egg and the heavy cream.
- Dip a pork chop in beaten egg mixture to lightly coat.
- Place pork chop in the zippered bag, close the bag, and shake pork chop until coated.
- Open the bag and place pork chop on the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat process with remaining pork chops.
- Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for 20 to 35 minutes (depending on the thickness of pork chop and whether it is bone-in or boneless), flipping the pork chops over halfway through cooking time.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Tips for the Perfect Keto Shake and Bake
- Preventing Soggy Chicken: Place the chicken on a rack instead of directly in the pan to allow air to circulate and prevent a soggy bottom.
- Greasing the Pan: Lightly spray your pan with cooking spray before cooking chicken just to help prevent sticking. The sticking is minimal so you don't really need to grease the pan.
- Storage: Make this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. An airtight container or a large jar is ideal if you're making extra for later!
Shake and Bake: A Healthier Choice
This homemade shake and bake is SUPER easy to make and adds so much flavor! Making shake and bake keto seasoning from scratch is a healthy spice mix! Copycat shake and bake seasoning is sugar-free, low carb, gluten-free, and ketogenic. It's clean eating with no preservatives or chemicals.
Adapting for Paleo Diets
This simple gluten free shake and bake chicken recipe is low carb and paleo friendly. For another kid-friendly meal idea, try making low carb chicken nuggets!
Environmentally Friendly Considerations
As one commenter pointed out, it's much more environmentally friendly to use a washable dish or baking pan instead of a plastic bag to for coating the chicken.
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Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
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