1. Preheat your oven to 350-375°F to ensure even cooking.
2. Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and pound them to an even thickness, if desired, for uniform cooking and tenderness.
3. Place Ritz crackers in a sealed bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or potato masher.
4. Mix the crushed cracker crumbs with seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for extra flavor. Optional additions like grated cheese can be mixed in as well.
5. Prepare a binding agent by beating eggs in a bowl or using sour cream as an alternative.
6. Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs or sour cream, ensuring the entire surface is coated to help the crumbs stick.
7. Roll the chicken in the seasoned cracker crumbs to coat thoroughly on all sides.
8. Place the coated chicken pieces into a greased baking dish or set them on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to promote air circulation for extra crispiness.
9. Drizzle the chicken with melted butter or spray the tops with cooking spray to enhance the golden brown color.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-55 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
11. Remove the chicken from the oven once golden and crispy.
12. Garnish the Crispy Ritz Cracker Chicken with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
13. Serve the chicken hot alongside your choice of sides, such as mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, or a fresh green salad.