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RITZ CRACKER CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS
4 large chicken breasts (4 b/s thighs)
2 sleeves Ritz or Cheese-Its crackers crushed (1 sleeve)
½ teaspoon garlic powder(same)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
1 teaspoon dried or fresh parsley (same)
2 eggs beaten (1 egg)
½ cup milk (1/4 cup)
CHEESE SAUCE
2 cups cheddar cheese (1 cup)
2 teaspoons cornstarch (1 tsp)
½ cup evaporated milk (1/4 cup)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut chicken breasts into 3 equal pieces.
Crush crackers. Toss with cheddar cheese and garlic powder. Combine milk and beaten eggs in a separate small bowl.
Dip the chicken into the egg mixture and then into the cheese & crackers. Repeat until all the chicken pieces are coated.
Once coated, gently dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture a second time and then into the crumbs again gently pressing the crumbs to adhere.
Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with parsley.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
CHEESE SAUCE
Toss cheddar cheese and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add evaporated milk and microwave 45 seconds. ( I did it on stovetop)
Stir and microwave in 30-second increments until thick and creamy (about 90 seconds total).
Charlene’s notes 9-1-2022: I made about a half recipe using 4 boneless skinless thighs. Half recipe amounts are in parentheses. I loved the chicken, but I don’t think I’d bother making the cheese sauce again. The chicken itself was excellent.