Crispy Cheddar Chicken Recipe
Crispy Cheddar Chicken is a delicious, easy-to-make dinner featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy cheddar cheese and cracker crumb crust. Perfect for weeknight meals or a family-favorite comfort food!
Ingredients
- - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- - 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or similar butter crackers
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - ½ teaspoon paprika
- - ½ teaspoon salt
- - ½ teaspoon black pepper
- - 2 large eggs
- - 2 tablespoons milk
- - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the shredded cheddar cheese in another shallow bowl.
- In a third bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast first in the egg, then coat with cheddar cheese, and finally press into the cracker mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced cheese flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.