Description
Ritz Chicken Tenders are a quick and delicious family favorite that combines juicy chicken strips with a crunchy Ritz cracker coating. Perfectly seasoned and baked to golden perfection, these tenders make for an irresistible appetizer or main dish. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Whether for a busy weeknight dinner or a gathering, these tenders are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), cut into strips
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut chicken breasts into strips about one inch thick.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with crushed Ritz crackers.
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in egg, then roll in crushed crackers until fully coated.
- Place the coated strips on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and they are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, double coat the tenders by repeating the egg and cracker steps. - Feel free to add spices like paprika or garlic powder to the cracker mixture for additional flavor.