Last Updated on February 28, 2024
Today, we’re going to be looking at a heavenly chicken recipe with ritz crackers. If you’re looking for flavorful chicken with an extra crunchy coating – this is the recipe for you. One of the latest food crazes is coating food in different products, other than breadcrumbs. I tried replacing batter on fish using salt and vinegar chips recently – which was incredible! So I thought we’d look at coating chicken in ritz crackers today. Let’s see how to make this crunchy mealtime favorite.
What Is Heavenly Chicken with Ritz Crackers?
You may be wondering why it’s called heavenly chicken. It’s quite simple really. It gets its name because it really does taste that good. Chicken with sour cream, a buttery drizzle, and a Ritz cracker crust – what more could you want from a meal? It’s crispy on the outside, but moist on the inside. It’s definitely a favorite in my house.
Ingredients In Heavenly Chicken With Ritz Crackers
Depending on which recipe you follow, the ingredients may differ slightly. However, the ingredients we’re using for our recipe today are:
- chicken breasts (or chicken thighs if you’d prefer)
- sour cream
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- Ritz crackers
- butter
- herbs (for garnish)
Nutritional Information
You may be curious as to the nutritional value of heavenly chicken with Ritz crackers. Each chicken breast contains the following:
- Calories: 491
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 51g
- Fat: 24g
- Cholesterol: 182mg
- Sodium: 514mg
- Potassium: 955mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
1) Heavenly Chicken With Ritz Crackers Recipe
We’ll be looking at two recipes of heavenly chicken with Ritz crackers. The first is a recipe inspired by Buns in My Oven. This chicken is cooked in the oven, whereas the second is cooked in an air fryer (which is said to obtain crispier results).
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 1/2 cups of Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons of butter (melted)
- parsley (to garnish)
Recipe
Now all you need to do is:
Step 1: Prepare
Gather all of the ingredients you’ll need for this dish. Ensure your oven is preheated to 375 degrees, before you put the chicken into the oven. Also, prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
Step 2: Prep the chicken
Step 3: Bake
Step 4: Enjoy!
2) Air Fryer Heavenly Chicken Recipe
If you’re looking for extra crunchy chicken, and a slightly healthier option – this recipe is the one for you. And it’s inspired by 365 Days of Crock Pot. Let’s take a look.
Ingredients
The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:
- 1lb of chicken breast
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers
Recipe
Now all you need to do is:
Step 1: Prepare the coating
Grab a bowl and mix together the salt, onion powder, paprika, and sour cream. In another bowl, add the crushed crackers. Firstly, place the chicken into the sour cream; once coated well, place the chicken into the crackers. Ensure each piece of chicken is well coated.
Step 2: Fry the chicken
Place the chicken into the air fryer. Ensure there is enough space between each piece of chicken; this will help them to crisp up. The air fryer should be at 400F and cook for around 6 minutes. After this time, turn the chicken over and cook for a further 6 minutes.
Step 3: Enjoy!
Remove from the air fryer and leave to rest for a few minutes. Serve with a side dish of your choice. Enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with a heavenly chicken recipe with Ritz crackers. While it may seem strange using Ritz crackers in this way, once you try this dish – you’ll never go back! It’s salty, moist, and crunchy; the perfect combination.
Do you know any tips or tricks when it comes to making Ritz cracker chicken? Or do you have your own wacky recipe? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!
Heavenly Chicken Recipe With Ritz Crackers: How To
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 1/2 cups of Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 2 tablespoons of butter (melted)
- parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- PrepareGather all of the ingredients you'll need for this dish. Ensure your oven is preheated to 375 degrees, before you put the chicken into the oven. Also, prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Prep the chickenPound the chicken breasts (or thighs). Be sure that they're all a similar thickness, so they cook at the same time. Grab two shallow dishes. In the first, add the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and sour cream and mix well. In the second, add the crushed Ritz crackers. Now place each piece of chicken into the first shallow dish (the sour cream) and then into the Ritz crackers. Ensure each piece is well coated.4 chicken breasts or thighs (boneless and skinless), 1 cup of sour cream, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 1/2 cups of Ritz crackers (crushed)
- BakePlace the chicken pieces into your prepared baking dish from earlier. Before placing into the center of the oven, pour over the melted butter. Bake for around 3o minutes (it may be slightly longer, depending on the thickness of your chicken).2 tablespoons of butter (melted)
- Enjoy!Leave to rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle parsley over the top of the chicken. Slice and serve. Enjoy!parsley (to garnish)
Nutrition
FAQs
How Long Do You Cook Ritz Cracker Chicken?
If you're cooking your Ritz cracker chicken in the oven, it should take around 30 minutes in the center of the oven. If you're frying the chicken, it should take around 6 minutes each side.
How do You Get Cracker Crumbs to Stick to Chicken?
The best way to get cracker crumbs to stick to chicken is by using sour cream. However, you can also use yoghurt which is also incredibly effective - but not quite as tasty as sour cream. Sour cream tends to give the chicken a tangy taste.
Do I Sear My Chicken Thighs Before Baking?
You don't need to sear chicken thighs before baking. However, it does help the texture and crust. If you like crispy skin on your chicken thighs, it's advised that you sear before baking.
How Many Calories Are in a Heavenly Chicken?
In each piece of heavenly chicken breast, there's just under 500 calories. While it may seem high in calories for a piece of chicken, this chicken is far healthier than a piece of fried chicken in oil.
My name is Ania, and I am very glad to see you here. I have always loved cooking; even some of my earliest memories are flipping through a cookbook and making pudding standing on a stool because I was too small to reach the stove.
You should know that I am not a professionally trained chef, just a big food lover who grew up in a family obsessed with cooking and focused on what we eat.
