Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
2 cup

sour cream

0.25 cup

lemon juice

4 tsp

Worcestershire

2 tsp

celery salt

2 tsp

paprika

1 clove

garlic

mashed

1 tbsp

salt

1 tsp

pepper

12 unit

chicken breasts

1.5 cup

Ritz cracker crumbs

1.5 cup

soda cracker crumbs

1 cup

margarine

melted

Step 1
~13 min

Combine sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, paprika, mashed garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 2
~13 min

Add chicken breasts to the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 3
~13 min

Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight to marinate.

Step 4
~13 min

Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade.

Step 5
~13 min

Roll each chicken breast in a mixture of Ritz and soda cracker crumbs.

Step 6
~13 min

Arrange the crumb-coated chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~13 min

Melt margarine in a small saucepan or microwave.

Step 8
~13 min

Spoon half of the melted margarine evenly over the chicken breasts.

Step 9
~13 min

Bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 1 hour.

Step 10
~13 min

Remove the pan from the oven.

Step 11
~13 min

Spoon the remaining melted margarine over the chicken breasts.

Step 12
~13 min

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crumbs are golden brown.

Step 13
~13 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the cracker crumb mixture.

Make sure to coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the cracker crumbs for maximum crispiness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Serve with a side salad and crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Side Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Parties
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Party
Family Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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