CHICKEN RELLENOS

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Make and share this Chicken Rellenos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cans green chilies, halved
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cut crosswise into 16 slices
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/4 cups of homemade soft breadcrumbs
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place each chicken breast halves between 2 pieces of heavy duty plastic wrap. Flatten each breast to ¼-inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Place a green chili half and 4 slices cheese in center of each piece of chicken. Roll up lengthwise, tucking edges inside. Secure roll with wooden toothpicks.
  • Dredge chicken in flour. Combine egg and milk. Dip chicken in egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs.
  • Fry chicken in 2 inches of hot oil (375°F) in a deep skillet or Dutch oven for 10 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain well on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately with salsa.

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