Easy Crispy Baked Chicken

Oven Baked Crispy Chicken That Tastes FRIED! But it ain’t.

Buckle up, kiddos, because I’ve got a recipe that will knock your socks off and make you feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant – and all without having to put on pants! This oven-baked crispy chicken recipe is so good, you’ll swear it was fried. And let me tell you, I’ve had my fair share of fried chicken, especially after several glasses of my favorite wine. But this recipe is a game-changer. All you need are some saltine crackers, butter, chicken breasts, and your favorite seasonings.

 It’s so easy, even your husband could make it!

Not only is it super easy to whip up, but it’s also unbelievably delicious. This chicken comes out perfectly crispy on the outside, but juicy and tender on the inside. And the best part? You can customize the seasoning to your liking, whether you want it spicy, salty, sweet, or something in-between! It’s so good, you’ll be licking your fingers clean and begging for more. Don’t take my word for it, give it a try and you’ll see why this easy recipe is a keeper!

So, the next time you’re sitting round drinking a bottle of wine and scratching your head trying to come up with a meal, just remember that sometimes the simplest things are the best, and you don’t need a fancy cooking degree or any sobriety to make a delicious and satisfying meal for your picky family (who likes to sit around on those smart phones all day and complain about everything). I’m done jabbering now, on to the recipe…

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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Your family is going to love this easy way of making chicken in your oven. So, break out your oven mitts, pour a glass of wine, and turn your oven on because you're about to make the best quick and easy chicken recipe for your picky eaters.

Course Main Course

Keyword chicken breasts, crispy, easy meals, oven baked

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
• 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• garlic powder to taste (or seasoning of choice)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease a large baking dish.
• Pound the chicken breasts into thin even pieces. This step is optional, but gives you more of that crispy outer edge.
• In a large shallow bowl, mix together the crushed crackers, salt and seasoning of your choice.
• Dip the chicken breasts into the melted butter, and then press into the cracker mixture, evenly coating them on all sides. Arrange the chicken into your prepared dish. If you have any extra melted butter left when you're done, you can evenly pour it into your dish.
• Bake for 25-45 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink with an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. The time will greatly depend on the size and thickness of your chicken. If you choose not to pound it, it may take longer.

Notes

• How many crackers does it take to make 2 cups crushed? Approximately 55 crackers, which should be about 1 1/2 sleeves. 
• Can I use another type of cracker? Yes! Ritz crackers also work well. Any cracker that crushes well into small pieces would also work. 
• Are you looking for the easiest way to crush the crackers? I simply place them in a large Ziplock bag and use a rolling pin, but you can also crush them in a food processor. This grandma is too lazy to do a bunch of dishes, so the bag method is preferred. 

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