Ritz Cracker Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Ritz Cracker Chicken
Description
Ritz Cracker Chicken uses crushed Ritz crackers mixed with garlic salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to create a flavorful coating around thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The chicken is dipped in beaten eggs then dredged in the seasoned cracker crumbs before being arranged in a baking dish. Cubes of butter are distributed around the breasts to add moisture throughout the baking process.
Baked at 375°F for 25-30 minutes, the chicken finishes with a golden, crunchy crust from the crackers and seasoning. The butter cubes melt and baste the chicken for a tender texture inside while maintaining crispiness outside. The use of thin chicken breasts helps with even cooking and faster bake times.
This recipe serves as a simple baked chicken entrée that pairs with sides like vegetables or salads. The crisp, buttery crust provides textural contrast to the tender protein.
When using thicker chicken breasts, cooking time will need to be adjusted, and an instant-read thermometer is recommended to confirm a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust seasoning and Italian herbs to taste as desired.
Ingredients
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 leeve Ritz crackers from a 13.7-ounce box, crushed into crumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless halves
- ⅓ cup butter cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place beaten eggs and cracker crumbs into two separate shallow bowls.
- Add garlic salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning to the cracker crumbs and stir to combine.
- Dip each chicken breast into the eggs and then into the crumb mixture to completely coat the chicken.
- Arrange chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish and arrange cubes of butter around each breast.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
Notes
- Use thin chicken breasts for quicker, even cooking; thicker breasts require longer baking and temperature checks.
- Check the chicken's internal temperature with a thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safety.
- Optional Italian seasoning can be adjusted to personal taste for added flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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