Ritz Cracker Chicken (Easy Dinner)
This Ritz Cracker Chicken is coated in Greek yogurt and a cheesy cracker topping, then cooked until perfectly tender on the inside and crunchy on the outside. It’s an easy dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ritz crackers crushed (about 30 crackers)
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 ½ cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- Oil cooking spray
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins
Instructions
- Place Ritz crackers, Parmesan, and seasoning salt in a food processor or blender. Pulse until you have fine crumbs.
- Dip each chicken tenderloin into the Greek yogurt, coating both sides. Press into the cracker mixture until fully covered.
- Place coated chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet (or air fryer basket). Spray the tops with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Oven: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Air Fryer: Air fry at 350°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through if needed, until crispy and fully cooked.
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Notes
- If the chicken seems too wet, pat it dry with paper towels before dipping to help the coating stick better.
- Be sure to leave a little space between each piece of chicken in the air fryer basket or on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25lb | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1514mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 1mg