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Ritz Cracker Chicken is an easy comfort food recipe for anyone who loves their chicken crispy and buttery! Baked in the oven, it’s tender and juicy with the most satisfying crunch.
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I love that there are so many ways to make chicken, from baking to broiling and grilling. And now, you can pair it with your favorite crackers to create a truly delicious dish! (If you love chicken dinners, be sure to check out my Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells, this Air Fryer Chicken-Fried Steak, and this Crockpot Chicken Alfredo, too.)
File this Ritz cracker chicken in your recipe box along with your favorite chicken recipes because you are going to be making it ALL the time. Steam some veggies as a side and you’ve got a practically effortless weeknight dinner—or make this Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole, which has the same buttery cracker crunch in a one-dish meal!
My Best Tips for Perfect Ritzy Chicken
Ritzy chicken makes it sound so fancy, right?! But don’t worry—there’s nothing high maintenance about making chicken with Ritz cracker coating. Here are some tips to help you along the way!
- Choose other crackers wisely. You can absolutely swap the Ritz crackers for something else, but I’d say try to stick with something similarly flaky for the best texture. Clubhouse crackers, for example, would also work well.
- Monitor the temperature. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is safe to eat, without being overcooked. It’s the best way to know when your chicken is done!
- Use both coarse and large cracker crumbs. The smaller crumbs will provide an even, crispy coating, while the bigger crumbs will give you a satisfying crunch!
How to Store Baked Ritz Cracker Chicken
Let the chicken cool to room temperature, and then store it in an airtight container. Keep the leftovers in the fridge, and eat within 2-3 days.
To reheat, add the leftover chicken to a microwave-safe dish. Warm in the microwave until heated all the way through.
Serving Suggestions
This easy Ritz cracker chicken pairs wonderfully with all your favorite side dishes! Serve it with homemade garlic bread or mashed potatoes for a hearty comfort food meal.
Or, keep things on the lighter side with a summer salad or steamed broccoli. No matter how you serve it, you really can’t go wrong!
Ritz Cracker Chicken
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs whisked
- Ritz crackers 1 sleeve
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut in half horizontally
- ½ cup butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Add the salt, pepper, and flour to a bowl and stir.¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup flour
- Whisk the eggs and add to a different bowl.2 eggs
- Add the Ritz crackers and garlic powder to a third bowl.Ritz crackers, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Dip the chicken breast into the flour and be sure to coat completely. Once done, dip them into the egg mixture and then the cracker crumbs.2 chicken breasts
- Place the coated chicken into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the cubed butter around the chicken.½ cup butter
- Cover the recipe with foil and put it in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Take off the foil, flip the chicken, and then cover again. Bake for another 15 minutes. Take off the foil, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe. So tender and delicious!! Everyone needs to make this!
I never thought of coating chicken in Ritz crackers but let me tell you that it is the best idea ever. Thank you!