Skip the box and make a Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken that uses Panko bread crumbs, herbs, and spices.
Bread your chicken and create flavorful dinner kids and adults will enjoy.
Whip up some of this copycat shake and bake and keep in your pantry for those quick and easy dinners you throw together for a delicious dinner to pair with a crisp salad, veggies, potatoes, etc.
Shake and Bake
You might know Shake and Bake from the classic commercial years ago.
When the little kid says, “It’s Shake and Bake, and I helped!” This dinner creation helped moms and dads all over whip up something tasty the kids would eat.
Now, you can make homemade!
Why Make Homemade Shake And Bake
- Easy
- Affordable
- Simple Pantry Ingredients
- You Control The Ingredients Used
- Stores Well In The Pantry If You Want To Make Ahead For Meal Prepping
- Kid-Friendly
- No Last Minute Trips To The Store For Dinner
- Tasty
Shake and Bake Ingredients
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- Dried Parsley
- Dried Thyme
- Cayenne Pepper
- Paprika
- Oil
- Chicken Legs
How to Make Shake And Bake
Full directions on how to make this copycat Shake and Bake recipe are in the printable recipe card below.
This is a quick walk through on how it is made.
Step 1: You will take your Panko bread crumbs and other seasonings and add them into a bowl or even a bag.
Step 2: Mix until it is all mixed up, and then store in an airtight container or bag until you are ready to use.
Step 3: To cook with it, you will add your chicken legs in a bowl, and then pour oil over the top.
Make sure to coat all the legs well in the oil.
Step 4: Use the Shake and Bake coating to bread all the chicken and then place on a prepared casserole dish.
Step 5: Bake for 35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
You can use other cuts of chicken, but adjust the cooking time to ensure the chicken reaches the proper internal temperature.
Make sure that when you check the internal temperature is to not touch the bone or it can provide a false reading.
Can I Use Shake and Bake For Pork
You are more than welcome to use this on pork if you would like. Whether you do boneless chops or bone-in you might enjoy this recipe paired with the pork over chicken.
Or if you want to alter the spices and herbs go right ahead to adjust the shake and bake recipe. You would just bake the pork until it is fully cooked through.
What To Serve With Shake and Bake Chicken
- Steamed or roasted vegetables
- Salad
- Mashed potatoes
- Pasta Salad
- Cucumber and Onions
- Coleslaw
- Dinner Rolls
- Potato Salad
- Etc
Alternative to Panko Crumbs
You can use breadcrumbs to replace the Panko breadcrumbs.
Panko crumbs offer a crispier texture than a classic breadcrumb. But go ahead and swap if you need it.
If you are gluten-free you can reach for a gluten-free breadcrumb to use.
It will alter the flavor slightly but overall you will get the same flavor components.
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- Chicken Bryan – You’ll this recipe to create a delicious family meal that hits all the flavor notes!
- Chicken Stuffing Casserole – If you are like me and love easy, make ahead meals you will definitely want to go ahead and give this chicken stuffing bake a try today.
- Chicken Noodle Soup – My all time, hands down favorite is a big bowl of classic chicken noodle soup.
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Homemade Shake and Bake Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Oil of Choice
- 8 Chicken Legs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Line a baking sheet or casserole dish with tinfoil and set aside.
- Place the bread crumbs, herbs and spices in a bowl and whisk to combine.
- Pour the bread crumb mixture into a freezer bag and set aside.
- Place the chicken legs in a bowl and pour the oil overtop. Toss to coat the chicken legs completely in the oil.
- Add the chicken legs two or three at a time to the freezer bag and shake to coat in the bread crumb mixture.
- Place the breaded chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet or casserole dish.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes, until an inserted thermometer reads 165F.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.
