Ritz Cracker Crumb Chicken
Crispy, buttery, and packed with flavor, Ritz Cracker Crumb Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that’s as simple to make as it is satisfying. This family-friendly baked chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a savory mixture of crushed Ritz crackers, grated Parmesan, and a blend of garlic, onion, and paprika for a perfect balance of crunch and seasoning. Dipped in a rich egg wash and finished with melted butter, the chicken bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes, delivering a feast-worthy meal with minimal effort. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, serve this irresistibly crispy baked chicken with creamy mashed potatoes, steamed veggies, or a fresh garden salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing dinner. Keywords: Ritz Cracker Chicken, crispy baked chicken, comfort food dinner, easy chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly with butter or cooking spray.
Place the Ritz crackers in a zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or your hands. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow dish.
In a large bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the coating mixture.
In a separate shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined to create an egg wash.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Dip each chicken breast into the egg wash, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Press the chicken breast into the cracker crumb mixture, coating it thoroughly and pressing gently to adhere the crumbs to the chicken.
Melt the butter in a small pan or microwave-safe dish. Drizzle a small amount of melted butter onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish. Drizzle the remaining melted butter evenly over the tops of the chicken breasts to help achieve a golden, crispy crust.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Ritz Cracker Crumb Chicken with your favorite sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.9 g | 383% | |
| Saturated Fat | 143.5 g | 718% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1416 mg | 472% | |
| Sodium | 6232 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 280.2 g | 560% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1508 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
