Best Mexican Style Chicken Kiev Recipes

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove seeds from the chilies and cut into eight pieces. Cut cheese into eight 2-1/2-in. x 1/2-in. sticks. Place one cheese stick and one piece of chili in the center of each chicken breast. Fold short sides over and roll up along long sides to enclose filling (secure with toothpick if necessary). , In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, garlic salt, cumin and pepper. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam side down, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove toothpicks. Serve with taco sauce if desired.

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN KIEV

Steps:

• Pound chicken to 1/4-in thickness.
• Put about 2 tablespoons chilies and one strip of Monterey Jack cheese on long end of each chicken breast.
• Fold in sides and ends; secure with a toothpick.
• In a shallow bowl, combine the crumbs, Parmesan cheese, chili powder, salt and cumin.
• Dip chicken in 3 tablespoons melted butter, then roll in crumb mixture.
• Place chicken rolls, seam side down, in an ungreased 11x7x2-inch baking pan.
• Drizzle with remaining butter.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• Bake, uncovered at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is tender.
• Meanwhile, combine picante sauce, water, cornstarch and bouillon in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Remove toothpicks from chicken and serve with sauce.