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Christmas Day Chicken

Christmas Day Chicken
I've been fixing this delicious chicken for Christmas dinner for over 10 years. It's convenient since you refrigerate it overnight, then simply coat with crumbs and bake. It comes out crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside.
16 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + marinating Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 16 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1-1/2 to 2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

  • Place the chicken in two large resealable plastic bags. In a bowl,
  • combine the sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and
  • seasonings. Pour over chicken; seal bags and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Coat chicken with cracker crumbs; place
  • in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes.
  • Combine oil and butter; drizzle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at
  • 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear. Yield: 16
  • servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Christmas Day Chicken (continued)

Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013