Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken delivers crispy, golden comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Crushed crackers create a crunchy coating that makes your family cheer with delight when this simple yet satisfying meal lands on their plates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Coating/Topping:
- 1 cup Ritz crackers
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ½ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, creating the perfect toasty environment for transforming chicken into a crispy delight.
- Crush 1 cup of Ritz crackers into fine, even crumbs that will form a golden, crunchy coating for your chicken breasts.
- Combine ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika with the cracker crumbs, ensuring every bit of seasoning is thoroughly mixed.
- Melt ½ cup of butter until smooth and liquid, preparing for the chicken’s luxurious dunking process.
- Submerge each chicken breast completely in the warm melted butter, allowing excess to drip off gently.
- Roll the butter-coated chicken into the seasoned cracker mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick, even crust that hugs every curve of the meat.
- Arrange the breaded chicken pieces in a clean baking dish, ensuring they do not touch each other for maximum crispiness.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and create a tender, succulent result.
Notes
- Crush the Ritz crackers finely for an even, crispy coating that sticks perfectly to the chicken.
- Use room temperature butter for better adherence and more consistent coating on the chicken.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Ritz crackers with gluten-free crackers or crushed cornflakes.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s fully cooked without drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg