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Cheddar-Jalapeño-Stuffed DORITOS® Chicken Breast

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

5 min

Total Time:

20 min

Servings:

2

With an ooey-gooey-cheese-and-spicy-jalapeño filling, this rolled and stuffed DORITOS® chicken is an explosion of yummy flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Pound each chicken half between 2 sheets plastic wrap to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2
Place 1 jalapeño half crosswise in center of chicken breast. Fit cheese stick inside jalapeño, trimming if needed. Starting from the short side, roll up chicken.

Step 3
In sealable bag, using rolling pin, crush DORITOS® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Transfer to shallow dish.

Step 4
Transfer flour to another shallow dish.

Step 5
Whisk egg in another shallow dish.

Step 6
Dredge rolled chicken in flour, then dip in egg and roll in crushed DORITOS®. Secure with toothpicks.

Step 7
Pour enough oil into medium saucepan or high-sided skillet to reach 4 inches up sides of pan. Heat over medium heat until instant-read thermometer registers 375°F.

Step 8
Cook breaded chicken for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, cooked through and instant-read thermometer registers 165˚F when inserted into chicken.

Step 9
Transfer to paper towel to drain. Remove toothpicks and slice in half to serve.