Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and gets crispy without overbaking or drying out.
Step 2: Prepare the Coating
Place the beaten eggs in one shallow bowl and the Ritz cracker crumbs in another shallow bowl. The eggs will help the crumbs adhere to the chicken, while the Ritz crackers will provide that irresistible crunchy texture.
Mix the cracker crumbs with garlic salt and black pepper. This simple seasoning will give the chicken a flavorful base and a perfect balance of savory spices. If you prefer extra flavor, feel free to add additional spices such as onion powder or paprika to the crumb mixture.
Step 3: Coat the Chicken
Dip each chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated on all sides. This will help the cracker crumbs stick to the chicken.
Next, dredge the egg-coated chicken breast in the Ritz cracker mixture, pressing down lightly to ensure a good, even coating. Make sure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated in the crumbs for that crispy texture when it bakes.
Step 4: Arrange the Chicken in the Baking Dish
Place the coated chicken breasts in a 9×13 inch baking dish, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer with a little space between them. This helps the chicken bake evenly and crisps up nicely on all sides.
Step 5: Add Butter
Place small pieces of butter on top of each chicken breast. The butter will melt as the chicken bakes, keeping the chicken moist and infusing the crumbs with rich flavor.
Step 6: Bake the Chicken
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on the outside. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked. If you like your chicken extra crispy, you can bake it for a few additional minutes, but be careful not to dry it out.
