Cheddar-Jalapeño-Stuffed DORITOS® Chicken Breast

Cheddar-Jalapeño-Stuffed DORITOS^® Chicken Breast

15 min

5 min

20 min

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

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.
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.
3

In sealable bag, using rolling pin, crush DORITOS^® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Transfer to shallow dish.
4

Transfer flour to another shallow dish.
5

Whisk egg in another shallow dish.
6

Dredge rolled chicken in flour, then dip in egg and roll in crushed DORITOS^®. Secure with toothpicks.
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.
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.
9

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

Serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream for dipping if desired.
Alternatively, air-fry chicken, drizzling with 1 tbsp olive oil before arranging in air-fryer basket.