CRISPY CHICKEN ROLLS

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Provided by Susan Hill

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 c cooked shrimp, small salad style
3 whole chicken breasts, boned and filleted
1 stick butter, softened
1/4 c chopped green onions
handful fresh basil leaves, cut in ribbons
1/2 tsp salt
BATTER
1 c flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 c water
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp white pepper

Steps:

1. Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thickness. In medium bowl combine shrimp, butter, onions basil and salt. Spoon this mixture onto the narrow end of the breast. Roll up jelly-roll style and fasten with a toothpick. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat one inch of oil in heavy pan. Combine flour, baking powder, garlic salt, white pepper and water for batter. With tongs, roll chicken rolls in batter, coating all sides. Lower into hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Remove and discard toothpicks, or warn your diners. Arrange on a bed of rice. Can be made as an appetized by cutting the breast into smaller pieces and made the same way. Enjoy!