Crispy Baked Buttermilk Ritz Cracker Chicken
This is the best cheesy ritz cracker chicken recipe! The secret? Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk. This step produces moist, tender chicken breasts.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (1 cup crushed)
- ½ cup buttermilk (plus more for marinating)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (finely grated)
Instructions
- If you have time, marinate chicken with about a cup of buttermilk overnight or for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400º. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- Discard the buttermilk and rinse the chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Mix egg and ½ cup of buttermilk together and place in a pie dish or cake pan.
- Place Ritz crackers in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin or other hard object until they are finely crushed. Place in a second pan or plate.
- Dip the chicken in milk/egg mixture than in the cracker mixture. Place on the prepared pan. Sprinkle cheese on top and put any remaining crackers on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until a meat thermometer reads 165º.
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Barbara's Notes + Tips
- You can use chicken tenders instead of breasts, just decrease the cooking time.
- If you don't have buttermilk, add a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to a cup of milk and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- To crush the crackers, place in a ziplock and use a rolling pin or wine bottle or any heavy object.
- This can be frozen; to reheat, bake for 10 minutes in a 350º oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 219mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg