Ritz Chicken Tenders
Ritz Chicken Tenders are a family favorite that brings comfort food to a whole new level! These crispy, golden-brown tenders are coated with crushed Ritz crackers, creating a delightful crunch that perfectly complements the juicy chicken inside. Easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, serve them with your favorite dips for an irresistible meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and set aside.
- In a zip-top bag, crush Ritz crackers until fine. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with crushed crackers.
- Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, dip in eggs, then roll in crushed Ritz crackers until fully coated.
- Arrange coated tenders on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, mix Parmesan cheese into the crushed Ritz crackers. - Substitute Ritz crackers with gluten-free options if necessary. - Customize flavors by adding herbs like rosemary or thyme.