Description
This Ritz cracker chicken recipe offers a comforting and delicious meal. The chicken is coated in crushed Ritz crackers for a crispy, buttery crunch that complements the tender meat. It’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 2 sleeves)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Dredge the coated chicken pieces in the Ritz cracker mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer in a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can bake the coated crackers for a few minutes before dipping the chicken.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or a salad.
- Leftovers can be used to make delicious chicken sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg