Almond Flour-Breaded Baked Pork Chops (Gluten-Free)

Tender and juicy with a crispy-crunchy coating, this dinner recipe for baked and breaded pork chops (boneless) is for my gluten-free peeps!. The homemade breading blends almond flour, parmesan cheese, and herbs, and is beyond quick to whip up at home. The whole meal is ready in 25 minutes — start to finish!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) olive oil
4 (4) boneless pork chops 1 inch thick
salt and pepper
1 (1) large egg well beaten
⅓ cup (37.33 g) almond flour (see recipe notes for substitutions)
⅓ cup (33.33 g) grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) dried parsley
½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) garlic powder
½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon (0.17 teaspoon) ground black pepper
(optional) ((optional)) lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. For best results, drizzle olive oil in a large cast iron skillet and place in the oven while it's preheating. Alternatively, grease a baking sheet with olive oil and place it in the oven for at least 10 minutes to get hot. This creates a nice sear on the pork.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. In a small shallow bowl, whisk the egg. In another shallow bowl mix together the almond flour, parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper.
1 large egg, ⅓ cup almond flour, ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon seasoned salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Dip a pork chop in the egg and then coat both sides with the almond flour / parmesan breading. Transfer it to the hot cast iron skillet or baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pork chops.
4 boneless pork chops
Bake the pork for 15-17 minutes, flipping halfway through. The pork is done when the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with optional lemon wedges.

Notes

Almond Flour Substitute

Instead of almond flour, almond meal may be used. Other gluten-free alternatives include crushed gluten-free cereal, crackers, or gluten-free breadcrumbs. If you do not need a gluten-free pork recipe, use panko or traditional breadcrumbs.

Freezer / Meal Prep

Bread the pork, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and then transfer to ziplock freezer bag. Freeze up to 3 months. To bake, thaw completely in the refrigerator. Unwrap the pork and cook as directed.

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