Famous Butter Ritz Chicken Recipe (Nugget Style)
Discover the joy of mealtime with the Famous Butter Ritz Chicken Recipe (Nugget Style)! This easy and delightful dish combines tender chicken coated in a buttery, crunchy cracker crust, making it perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. With only five simple ingredients, you can whip up these crispy nuggets that will please even the pickiest eaters. Customize with your favorite seasonings or dipping sauces to make them uniquely yours. Serve alongside fresh veggies or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 nuggets 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups crushed Ritz Crackers
- 1/2 stick butter (cut into pieces)
- Seasoning to taste (e.g., garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease or line a baking dish.
- In two bowls, place the beaten eggs and seasoned cracker crumbs.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the eggs, then coat with the cracker mixture.
- Arrange the coated chicken in the baking dish and scatter butter pieces over them.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg