Description
Ritz Chicken Tenders are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, featuring juicy chicken strips enveloped in a crispy coating made from buttery Ritz crackers. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners, movie nights, or casual gatherings with friends. With their golden brown exterior and tender inside, these tenders are sure to impress and satisfy everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., BBQ or ranch)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Slice chicken breasts into one-inch strips.
- 3. Crush Ritz crackers in a resealable bag until fine.
- 4. Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Ritz crackers.
- 5. Dip each chicken strip into the flour, then the egg wash, and finally coat with the crushed crackers.
- 6. Place coated tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tenders (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken strips in flour and egg before coating them in cracker crumbs. - Experiment by adding herbs like thyme or oregano to the cracker mixture for added flavor. - These tenders can be frozen before baking; just adjust cooking time if cooking from frozen.