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Homemade Shake and Bake (Copycat Shake and Bake - Keto), is super easy to make, homemade, healthy, and tastes much better than the original. The best part - this recipe is sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, keto-friendly, and all ingredients are pronounceable.

You can feel good about that! Make extra to store for later - this will be your go-to seasoning for chicken, pork, and even turkey.

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  • You're gonna love this DIY Shake and Bake
  • Shake and Bake Recipe ingredients and tools
  • How to make Gluten Free Shake and Bake
  • How to use Homemade Shake n Bake
  • How to store Homemade Shake n Bake
  • Shake and Bake Recipe FAQs
  • Copycat Gluten Free Shake and Bake (Keto)
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You're gonna love this DIY Shake and Bake

Sorry, Kraft. I used to love your Shake 'n Bake mixes as I was always able to bake extra juicy chicken and pork chops. Now I need something low carb, sugar-free, ketogenic, and with no added chemicals or any unnatural ingredients! Since something like that isn't available I decided to make my own! 🙂

Readers, you're gonna love this healthy shake and bake, here's why:

No Breadcrumbs. No gluten.

That's right, a homemade shake and bake without breadcrumbs! This means it's low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. What's the secret ingredient? Pork Panko! 🙂 Yep. Pork panko. You'll be amazed at how good this is!

Tastes Better Than The Original

I love this better than the original because it has more flavor. Because I've used pork panko the crust becomes crispy and preserves the moisture in the meat! Yum.

Feel Good About What You're Serving

There are no unpronounceable chemicals and it is kept as natural as possible. There is no sugar and it is gluten-free.

Easy To Make!

This is an easy to make recipe! Just dump it all in a bag or bowl and mix together. Perfect.

Make-Ahead

Make this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container. It doesn't take more than 5 minutes and you can easily double or triple this recipe!

Low Carb and Keto Shake and Bake

As I mentioned above, this is low carb and keto-friendly as well as gluten-free. Love it.

fat 3.1 g | net carbs .8 g | protein 5.1 g

Here's what you will need to make copycat shake and bake! This is a low carb and keto shake and bake version. The results are very moist chicken and pork with a delicious crispy coating. You'll love it!

Ingredients

  • pork rind panko (this is the exact brand I use, and I buy it in this size which is a large bag - perfect for this recipe)
  • almond flour
  • kosher salt
  • celery salt
  • paprika
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic salt
  • minced dried onions
  • dried parsley
  • dried oregano
  • dried basil

Tools

  • airtight container or a large jar (if you're making extra for later! I like to double or triple the recipe)
  • mixing bowl
  • gallon plastic bag
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
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How to make Gluten Free Shake and Bake

  • In a bowl mix all ingredients and transfer to an airtight container if storing for later. 1 recipe is approximately equivalent to 2 packages of Shake and Bake seasoning.
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How to use Homemade Shake n Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer half of copycat shake and bake mixture to a gallon-sized plastic bag or a bowl. This recipe will use 2 to 2-1/2 pounds of bone-in or boneless chicken or pork pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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). The temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees F and pork 145 degrees F.

How to store Homemade Shake n Bake

Store your homemade shake n bake in an airtight container in a cool dry pantry for 6 months.

Shake and Bake Recipe FAQs

How do you make shake and bake chicken not soggy?

Place the chicken on a rack instead of directly in the pan.

Do you grease the pan for shake and bake?

I always lightly spray my 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.

Are bread crumbs the same as shake and bake?

No bread crumbs are different. Regular bread crumbs do not have any seasoning, whereas shake and bake is a fully seasoned coating mix ready to bake with your chicken or bake.

Copycat Gluten Free Shake and Bake (Keto)

Homemade copycat Shake and Bake is super easy to make, homemade, healthy, and tastes much better than the original. The best part - this recipe is sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, keto-friendly, and all ingredients are pronounceable. You can feel good about that!

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Author Kori

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 67 kcal

Ingredients

  • cups finely crushed pork rinds (also called pork rind panko)
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tablespoon celery salt
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon minced dried onions
  • teaspoon dried parsley
  • teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

To Make Seasoning Mix

  • In a bowl mix all ingredients and transfer to an airtight container if storing for later. 1 recipe is an approximate equivalent to 2 packages of Shake and Bake seasoning.

To Make Shake and Bake Chicken or Pork

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer half of copycat shake and bake mixture to a gallon sized plastic bag or a bowl. This recipe will use 2 to 2-1/2 pounds of bone-in or boneless chicken or pork pieces.

  • 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). Temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees F and pork 145 degrees F.

Notes

Make extra to store for later - this will be your go-to seasoning for chicken, pork, and even turkey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 494mgFiber: 1g

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FAQs

Is shake and Bake just bread crumbs? ›

What is a shake and bake? A shake and bake is a quick and easy way to cook chicken, pork, or fish. It is basically a mixture of bread crumbs and spices that you coat your food in, then bake. This homemade version is a healthier alternative to the store-bought kind, and just as easy to make!

Is shake and Bake seasoning healthy? ›

Nutrition. ​Commercial shake and bake mixes are high in sodium, and contain hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and artificial colours. Eating too much sodium can raise blood pressure and trans fats can lead to heart disease. Try this homemade version for a healthy alternative.

Do you use egg with shake and Bake? ›

Season and Bread the Chicken

Then dip into the egg wash and then the breading. Make sure to fully coat the chicken.

How to get shake and Bake to stick? ›

Dip each chicken piece or pork chop into a little water. This helps the spiced breadcrumb mixture adhere to the meat. One by one, put a piece of pork or chicken into the bag of shake and bake coating and yes, shake! Shake the bag around until the meat is totally coated in crumbs.

Why does my shake and Bake get soggy? ›

Your shake-and-bake pork chops may be soggy due to excess moisture from the pork, especially if you thawed your pork chops. Before coating them in the oil and seasonings, blot your pork chops dry with paper towels.

Why does Shake and Bake not include bags anymore? ›

This time around, the shake-up involves sustainability. According to a news release shared today, boxes of Shake 'N Bake will no longer include a plastic shaker bag. The decision to cut the bags will save a staggering 900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.

Why is Shake n Bake so expensive? ›

Considering that it is essentially bread crumbs and seasoning, the box is expensive. Making your own homemade shake and bake is very simple and way cheaper.

What does shake and Bake contain? ›

Barbecue flavor Shake 'n Bake includes sugar, maltodextrin, salt, modified food starch, spice, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, brown sugar, mustard seed flour, dried onions, dried tomatoes, dried garlic, beet powder (color), citric acid, natural flavor, caramel color, vinegar, and sodium ...

Can you reuse leftover shake and Bake? ›

it's not really necessary to freeze the coating mix; it should stay good for awhile as long as it is tightly covered. However, do NOT re-use any mix that has come into contact with the chicken, ESPECIALLY raw.

Can you use mayo instead of eggs in shake and Bake? ›

It works! Mayonnaise contains fat/egg and it makes for a good glue for the breadcrumbs to adhere to. This dish is something you can make for weeknights or the weekend. it's easy, economical, delicious and appreciated by adults and kids alike.

What is a substitute for mayonnaise in shake and Bake? ›

Mayo acts as a binder for the Shake N' Bake to stick to the chicken and helps the chicken get a little crispy. If you don't want to use mayo you can use oil or butter instead, but I promise you won't actually taste the mayo!

What temperature do you shake and Bake at? ›

Preparation Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Moisten chicken with water. Place breasts in Shake-n-Bake shaker bag. Shake the bag vigorously to coat the chicken.

Do you fry shake and bake? ›

Shake 'n Bake is a type of flavored breadcrumb mix from Kraft Foods. It gets its trademark name because of the way that you prepare chicken, namely, by shaking pieces of chicken in a bag filled with the breadcrumbs and then baking them, rather than frying them.

What can I use to moisten chicken with? ›

Chicken stock or broth is the best liquid to impart flavor and moisture back into dry chicken. Warm your broth over a medium heat until it is hot but not boiling. Place your shredded chicken in the pan until it is barely covered with enough broth to coat the chicken.

What company makes shake and bake? ›

Shake 'n Bake is a flavored bread crumb-style coating for chicken and pork manufactured by Kraft Foods.

What is Shake and Bake chicken made of? ›

Mix flour, salt, paprika, sage, and pepper together in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken parts into the bag; seal and shake until well coated. Melt butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish in the preheated oven. Arrange coated chicken pieces in the baking dish skin-side down and bake for 20 minutes.

What does shake it and bake it mean? ›

Something fast, or easy to use or perform; a simple, crude object or action. Wiktionary. Crude, unsophisticated; not professionally done, improvised. Wiktionary.

What does shake and bake mean? ›

shake and bake (plural shake and bakes) Something fast, or easy to use or perform; a simple, crude object or action. (US, military, slang, historical) A non-commissioned officer with little experience, qualified through a special course.

What can I use instead of shake and bake? ›

Mix 1.5 cups bread crumbs with 1 envelope Lipton Onion soup mix. Using 1 cut up chicken, coat the pieces with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, then roll in the bread crumbs mixture. Baked on a greased cookie sheet at 375-400* for 30-40 minutes until chicken is done.

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