Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe

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🍗 Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins

🍳 Cook Time: 30–35 mins (oven) or 15–18 mins (air fryer)

🍽️ Serves: 4

📝 Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 30 crackers, crushed finely)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional but tasty)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup melted butter (or use olive oil for a lighter option)

  • ¼ cup milk or buttermilk (for dipping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔥 Option 1: Oven-Baked

  1. Preheat Oven
    Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

  2. Prep Chicken
    Flatten chicken breasts slightly to even thickness (use a meat mallet or rolling pin). Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Make Crumb Coating
    In a bowl, mix:

    • Crushed Ritz crackers

    • Parmesan

    • Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika

  4. Dip and Coat

    • Dip chicken into milk/buttermilk

    • Then coat in Ritz cracker mixture (press to stick)

    • Place on prepared tray

    • Drizzle or brush melted butter evenly over the tops

  5. Bake
    Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp should be 75°C / 165°F).

🌬️ Option 2: Air Fryer

  1. Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Follow steps 2–4 above.

  3. Lightly spray air fryer basket and tops of chicken with oil spray.

  4. Cook for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Mashed potatoes and gravy

  • Roasted veggies or green beans

  • A simple salad

  • Honey mustard or ranch dip on the side

💡 Tips & Variations

  • Use crushed cornflakes or Panko for part of the coating for extra crunch.

  • Add chili flakes or cayenne for a spicy kick.

  • Try it with chicken tenders for kid-friendly finger food!

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