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These crispy, delicious Ritzy Chicken Nuggets make a quick mid-week meal that kids love! And they’re baked, not fried, so you’ll love them, too.
Your Mid-Week Meal Quick Fix
My kids love chicken nuggets. And as much as I love our favorite drive-through chicken, I don’t love all the fried food. These Ritzy Chicken Nuggets get their crunch from buttery, delicious Ritz crackers. No frying! And they’re so quick and easy. I love them as much as my kids do.
Dinner Winner
Just three ingredients! In about 30 minutes, dinner is on the table. Woohoo! Pair with some steamed broccoli and stovetop macaroni and cheese and call it a dinner winner. Everyone is fed and happy! What more can you ask for?
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How to Make Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a baking rack in it. Spray the baking rack generously with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken in the ranch dressing. Let set for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, crush the Ritz crackers in a large resealable plastic bag.
Use a fork to lift and let excess dressing drip off each piece of chicken and then place them into the bag of crushed crackers.
Seal and toss chicken in the crushed Ritz crackers until each piece is completely coated.
Place nuggets evenly across the prepared baking rack.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and Ritz cracker crumbs start to toast and turn golden brown.
Serve with more ranch dressing and barbeque sauce for dipping, if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store Ritzy Chicken Nuggets
Store leftovers in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat on a prepared baking sheet in a 325°F oven until heated through (about 10 minutes).
To freeze, allow to cool. Flash freeze in a single layer on a sheet pan for about 1 hour before transferring to a freezer safe container or plastic bag to store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat directly from frozen in the oven, toaster oven or air fryer. In the oven, the frozen nuggets will reheat well at 325°F for about 15 minutes or until heated through and crisped again on the outside.
If you make these Ritzy Chicken Nuggets, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
Crispy, delicious Ritzy Chicken Nuggets make a quick mid-week meal that kids love! And they’re baked, not fried, so you’ll love them, too.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup ranch dressing
30 Ritz buttery round crackers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a baking rack in it. Spray the baking rack generously with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken in the ranch dressing. Let set for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, crush the Ritz crackers in a large resealable plastic bag.
Use a fork to lift and let excess dressing drip off each piece of chicken and then place them into the bag of crushed crackers. Seal and toss chicken in the crushed Ritz crackers until each piece is completely coated.
Place nuggets evenly across the prepared baking rack. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and Ritz cracker crumbs start to toast and turn golden brown.
Serve with more ranch dressing and barbeque sauce for dipping, if desired.
Maegan is the author of her best-selling Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads and Brilliant Bites cookbooks. She started blogging in 2012 and features hundreds of original recipes on The BakerMama. She truly enjoys sharing her easy, family-friendly recipes, creative meal ideas, food board creations, and entertaining spreads to encourage others to get in the kitchen and make something memorable for their loved ones to enjoy together. Learn More
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
