Description
Ritz chicken delight recipe elevates classic comfort cooking with a delightful cracker-crusted twist. Crunchy, golden-brown chicken emerges as a crowd-pleasing meal you will savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets (boneless, skinless)
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers (about 1 cup/240 mL crushed)
- ½ cup (120 mL) Parmesan cheese (grated)
- ¼ cup (60 mL) butter (unsalted, melted)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley (fresh, optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Crumb Preparation: Pulverize Ritz crackers into fine, uniform particles using a food processor, creating a consistent coating foundation with enhanced texture.
- Seasoning Blend: Whisk together cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Coating Technique: Immerse chicken fillets in melted butter, allowing complete coverage, then meticulously press into seasoned crumb mixture, creating a thick, even layer that guarantees a spectacular crispy exterior.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C), positioning rack in central position and lining baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent adhesion and facilitate effortless cleanup.
- Strategic Placement: Arrange crumb-encrusted chicken pieces on prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between fillets to encourage uniform browning and maximum crispness.
- Culinary Transformation: Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (74C) and develops a golden-brown, crunchy crust that promises exceptional flavor and texture.
- Resting and Serving: Allow chicken to rest briefly after removing from oven, enabling juice redistribution, then garnish with fresh parsley and pair with complementary side dishes like mashed potatoes or garden salad.
Notes
- Crumb Coating Technique: Press cracker mixture firmly onto chicken to ensure a thick, uniform layer that guarantees maximum crispiness.
- Butter Dipping Trick: Completely coat chicken in melted butter before breading to help seasonings stick and create a golden, crunchy exterior.
- Temperature Check: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165F internally, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Spacing Matters: Arrange chicken pieces separately on baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, preventing soggy spots and promoting even, crisp browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg