Grilled Breaded Pork Chops

Quick and easy grilled breaded pork chops that are juicy and coated in a flavorful breadcrumb seasoning blend!

Why this recipe works

Grilled breaded pork chops that are juicy, crisp, and golden brown that don’t require any oil, a deep fryer, or heating up the house. That’s my kind of recipe. My absolute favorite way to cook pork chops is on the grill for that gorgeous bit of char left behind. Though when it comes to cooking something breaded, you probably wouldn’t immediately think to pop it on the grill.

The first time I tried these breaded pork chops on the grill was back in 2010! I was so intrigued by the process that I had to give it a go. I really thought the breading would either fall off or get stuck to the grates, but to my surprise, neither happened. Just perfectly juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside pork chops in under half an hour. I’ve been making them ever since!

Don’t have a grill? You can make fried pork chops in a skillet or deep fryer, or use that handy countertop gadget with my air fryer pork chops recipe.

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

PORK – Don’t rinse or wash your pork chops, a simple dab with a paper towel will help remove any excess moisture, allowing the breading to stick. Pork chops come in different thicknesses, the ones we cooked were about 1-inch thick. Cook times will vary based on thickness.

BREADCRUMBS – Panko bread crumbs or even your favorite cracker crumbs can be used instead of plain bread crumbs.

SEASONING – A combo of garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, onion powder, and grated parmesan cheese add lots of flavor to the breading. You can of course play around with your favorite seasoning blend, there’s no hard set rules here!

How to Make Grilled Breaded Pork Chops

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Dry pork chops with paper towels and set aside.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, garlic salt, chili powder, black pepper, onion powder, and parmesan and place in a shallow dish.
3. Rub pork chops all over with olive oil.
4. Place into breading and press firmly but gently to adhere the crumbs. Flip over and repeat on the other side.
5. Preheat grill to 375F. Place pork chops onto grill and allow them to cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on one side. Turn over and allow to brown on the other side. Chops are done when internal temperature reaches 145F.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

The safest way to check pork for doneness is with an instant-read probe thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat. The pork chops are done when their internal temperature reaches 145F.

Absolutely, though there are a few things to keep in mind when using boneless pork chops instead of bone-in. They cook more quickly and tend to dry out faster. If you substitute with boneless chops, be sure to keep an eye on them on the grill as they won’t take as long to cook through, especially if they are thin (less than 1 inch thick).

This can happen if there isn’t enough oil on your chops. If you find that your pork chops are sticking to the grill grates, try oiling the grates!

Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container kept in the refrigerator for up 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for around 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Or, you can rewarm them in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes or so.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your grilled breaded pork chops with a heaping scoop of garlic mashed potatoes or roasted red potatoes, grilled corn on the cob, mac and cheese, green beans, asparagus… the list goes on and on! The real question is, what doesn’t go well with pork chops? Enjoy!

More Pork Chop Recipes

• Baked Pork Chops
• Crockpot Pork Chops
• Garlic Butter Pork Chops
• Instant Pot Pork Chops
• Pork Chops al Pastor on the Grill

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