Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken 🍗✨


If you love crunchy, buttery, golden chicken with minimal effort, this Ritz Cracker Chicken is your new weeknight hero! Coated in savory crushed Ritz crackers and baked to crispy perfection, this dish is juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and full of flavor. Kids and adults alike will devour it!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️

✅ Extra crispy without frying – Baked, not greasy!
✅ Buttery, salty, and flavorful – Ritz crackers add magic.
✅ Ready in 30 minutes – Faster than takeout.
✅ Kid-approved – Picky eaters love it.


Ingredients You’ll Need 🛒

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

  • 1 sleeve (about 35) Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 ½ cups crumbs)

  • ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste—Ritz are salty!)

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ cup (120ml) melted butter (or olive oil for lighter version)

  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)



Step-by-Step Instructions 👩‍🍳