🍗 Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
🥄 Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers), crushed
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but tasty)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 eggs, beaten
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½ cup melted butter (1 stick)
🔪 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and spray with nonstick spray.
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Crush the Ritz crackers in a zip-top bag or food processor until fine crumbs form. Pour into a shallow bowl.
Add Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. -
Set up breading station:
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One bowl with beaten eggs
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One bowl with seasoned Ritz mixture
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Dip each chicken breast in the egg, then press into the Ritz cracker crumbs to coat both sides well.
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Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the top of each piece (this helps it get super crispy).
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Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
✅ Tips
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Want extra crisp? Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
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Make it spicy: Add cayenne or hot sauce to the egg mixture.
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Air fryer? Cook at 375°F for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Would you like a creamy dipping sauce or a variation (like honey mustard or cheddar-Ritz)?