Doritos Bacon Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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4 chicken breasts, no bones or skin
→ Filling
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1 (226g) pack cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar
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6 bits cooked bacon, broken into pieces
→ Seasonings
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1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and black pepper as needed
→ Breading
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2 cups smashed Nacho Cheese Doritos
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2 big eggs, whisked
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1 cup plain flour
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1 tablespoon milk
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Oil for cooking or spray for baking
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut each chicken breast sideways to make a pocket, but don't slice all the way. Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and powdered garlic to both sides.
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Grab a bowl and mix the room temp cream cheese, grated cheese, bacon bits, powdered garlic, and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir everything together well.
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Push a big spoonful of filling into each chicken pocket. You might need some toothpicks to keep everything inside while cooking.
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Put flour in one dish. Mix eggs with milk in another dish. Dump crushed Doritos in a third dish.
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Roll each stuffed chicken in flour first, then dunk it in the egg mix, and finally roll in the Doritos crumbs. Push the crumbs onto the chicken so they stick good.
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Warm up oil in a big pan on medium heat. Fry each chicken piece about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and done. The inside should be 74°C/165°F. Put on paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Warm your oven to 190°C (375°F). Put the coated chicken on a baking sheet with parchment and spray with a bit of cooking spray. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and the inside reaches 74°C (165°F).
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Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before you eat it. Take out any toothpicks. Serve with your favorite dip or a side salad.
# Notes:
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This meal gives you the crunch of Doritos with a rich, tasty filling that makes regular chicken way more fun.
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Want something lighter? Go with baking instead of frying.