Big Family Make-Ahead Christmas Day Chicken | Large Family Holiday Meals
Save some time when preparing a holiday dinner for the family by preparing this Make-Ahead Christmas Day Chicken. The chicken is moist, crisp, and delicious, but it also goes great with all kinds of tasty sides. This Make-Ahead Christmas Day Chicken is also freezer friendly!
Ingredients
- 12 to 16 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 3 cups sour cream
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 sleeves butter-flavored crackers crushed
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Divide the chicken between 2 to 4 gallon size freezer bags or place in a large bowl. (The bowl should be able to fit into your refrigerator.)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings until well blended.
- Add the mixture to the chicken, turning to make sure all sides are coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- To cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare four 9x13 casserole dishes with nonstick cooking spray.
- Coat the chicken breast on all sides with the cracker crumbs before placing in the baking dishes.
- Whisk together the olive oil and melted butter. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake the chicken uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
To make ahead:
- Prepare the marinade as directed, coating the chicken.
- Place the chicken in airtight containers and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 months.
- When ready to cook, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator. Coat the chicken in the cracker crumbs and proceed as directed.