Ritz-Cracker Baked Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze
Tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy Ritz cracker crust and finished with a sweet honey-mustard glaze for a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal. This american-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs (crushed) Ritz crackers, all-purpose flour, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 (about 1.5 pounds total) boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (crushed) Ritz crackers
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a shallow dish, combine crushed Ritz crackers, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush chicken breasts with 1 tbsp olive oil, then coat evenly with cracker mixture.
- Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature and coating is golden brown.
- Step 4: Whisk honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Brush glaze over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ritz-Cracker Baked Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Ritz-Cracker Baked Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (crushed) ritz crackers from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ritz-Cracker Baked Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Ritz-Cracker Baked Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Ritz-Cracker Baked Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze?
American chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My kids devoured this! The Ritz crust was perfectly crispy and the honey-mustard glaze made it feel special for a weeknight dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Cooked this for my family and everyone loved it. The honey-mustard glaze was perfect, though it took longer than expected to get the Ritz crust golden.
- ★★★★☆
Great flavor combo, but the glaze was slightly too sweet for my taste. Still made a delicious meal with minimal effort.
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