Ritz Cracker Chicken Easy Recipe
Ritz Cracker Chicken is a crispy, buttery baked chicken recipe made with crushed Ritz crackers and seasonings, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups crushed Ritz crackers finely crushed for crispier coating
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup salted butter diced (1 stick)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Beat eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix crushed Ritz crackers, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the chicken in the cracker mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place coated chicken into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle a small amount of remaining cracker mixture over the top.
- Distribute diced butter around the chicken in the dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the baking dish to ensure even baking. Check internal temperature with a thermometer to avoid overcooking. Substitute with gluten-free crackers if needed. Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 610kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 53gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 787mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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