Ritz cracker chicken is an easy, oven baked chicken recipe with a crispy coating of buttery Ritz crackers coated on juicy chicken breast.
Are you looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea? Look no further than ritz cracker chicken! This mouthwatering dish is the perfect combination of crispy, juicy, and oh-so-easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients.
The secret to the irresistible crunch of this dish lies in the Ritz crackers. Their buttery flavor and delicate texture add a twist to classic chicken cutlets. Not only are they the perfect coating for the chicken, but they also create a beautiful golden-brown crust when baked.
Serve it with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed veggies for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe is a guaranteed winner that will have everyone asking for seconds!
How To Make Ritz Cracker Chicken
Ingredients needed
- Chicken breast
- Ritz crackers
- Egg
- Milk
- Seasonings
Important tips before starting the recipe
- For this recipe, you do not want thick chicken breast. You can buy the thin. Or using a meat tenderizer or roll pin beat the chicken breast flatter. This will be crucial for the cooking time.
- Adding extra seasoning is optional. The ritz cracker chicken is kept very simple because I did not want to loose the buttery flavor of the crackers by adding a ton of different flavors on top. But, some people love to add things like garlic and onion powder to boot the flavor up for themselves.
Making the ritz cracker chicken recipe
- First, remove the chicken from the package and pat it dry if needed. If using full seized chicken breast you will need to prep them first. Flatten them out or slice them in half to make the center thinner.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- In a bag, smash up a sleeve of ritz crackers. You will want them to be crumbled well with no big chunks of the crackers.
- Then, set up a breading station. You’ll need a egg wash, flour and breading area.
- Now, lightly season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Next, dip the breast into the flour mixture.
- Then, into the egg wash and lastly into the breading. Make sure the chicken is covered well in the ritz crackers crumbs.
- Now, on a greased sheet pan lay the breaded chicken breast down. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. The chicken should be completely cooked through at this point.
- Note, if the chicken is too thick they will need additional time. There is no need to flip the chicken while in the oven. Once the chicken is done, allow to cool a bit before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs?
That is exactly what this recipe does. My biggest suggestion is to crumble them properly to avoid huge pieces in the breading. They give a great flavor to the chicken naturally.
What to serve with ritz cracker chicken?
Ritz Cracker Chicken
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
- light salt & pepper
Breading
- 1 sleeve ritz cracker, crushed
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
Flour station
- 6 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- First, remove the chicken from the package and pat it dry if needed. If using full seized chicken breast you will need to prep them first. Flatten them out or slice them in half to make the center thinner.
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- In a bag, smash up a sleeve of ritz crackers. You will want them to be crumbled well with no big chunks of the crackers.
- Then, set up a breading station. You'll need a egg wash, flour and breading area.
- Now, lightly season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Next, dip the breast into the flour mixture.
- Then, into the egg wash and lastly into the breading. Make sure the chicken is covered well in the ritz crackers crumbs.
- Now, on a greased sheet pan lay the breaded chicken breast down. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. The chicken should be completely cooked through at this point.
- Note, if the chicken is too thick they will need additional time. There is no need to flip the chicken while in the oven. Once the chicken is done, allow to cool a bit before serving.