Description
Ritz Chicken Tenders deliver a crispy, golden crunch that turns ordinary chicken into an irresistible delight. Coated in buttery Ritz crackers, these tenders are perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a meal that’s sure to please both kids and adults. Easy to prepare, they bring everyone together around the dinner table, making every bite a flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into strips
- 1.5 cups crushed Ritz crackers (approximately 30 crackers)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Your favorite dipping sauce (e.g., ranch dressing or honey mustard)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice chicken breasts into strips about an inch wide for even cooking.
- Place Ritz crackers in a ziplock bag and crush until fine crumbs form.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. In another bowl, combine crushed crackers, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken strip into the egg, letting excess drip off, then roll in the cracker mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange coated tenders on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg