Description
Crispy Ritz cracker chicken brings Southern comfort to dinner tables with its golden, crunchy coating. Crushed crackers create an irresistible exterior that locks in juicy chicken flavors, making this classic dish a guaranteed crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
Coating and Cheese:
- 2 sleeves Ritz crackers, crushed
- 3 cups (340 grams) grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasonings:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, preparing a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Crush Ritz crackers into fine, uniform crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
- Mix crushed crackers with grated Parmesan cheese, creating a seasoned coating mixture.
- Dip each chicken breast into melted butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the butter-coated chicken in the cracker-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere completely.
- Arrange coated chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish, leaving space between each piece.
- Sprinkle any remaining cracker mixture over the top of the chicken for extra crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Crush crackers finely to ensure an even, crispy coating that adheres perfectly to the chicken.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a lean protein option that cooks quickly and evenly.
- Experiment with different seasoning blends in the cracker mixture to customize the flavor profile, such as adding dried herbs or garlic powder.
- Prep Time: Not specified
- Cook Time: Not specified
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 674 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 785 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg