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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Roll-Up's

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Tender, moist chicken breasts with a golden, crispy shell. Stuffed with halved jalapenos and a mozzarella-cream cheese mixture.
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Ingredients

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved and pounded to ½-inch thick (makes 6 servings)
  • 6 large jalapeno peppers
  • 3 large eggs, for battering whisked
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • toothpicks

For the Cream Cheese Mixture:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp. mayo

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free unseasoned breadcrumbs I used the brand 4C Crumbs
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • a couple dashes of seasoned salt (optional)

Instructions

For the Jalapenos:

  • Rinse and dry jalapenos, slice them in half and scoop out all of the seeds. Set halved and de-seeded jalapenos aside on a plate.
  • Optional step: You can sauté the jalapeno halves with 1 tbsp. oil over medium heat until lightly browned. This yields a softer result and is easier to roll up in the chicken.

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • Combine mozzarella, softened cream cheese, and mayo until evenly distributed. Set cheese mixture aside.

For the Seasoned Breadcrumbs:

  • Add breadcrumbs and spice mixture to a container that has a lid. Close the lid, and shake until well combined.

For the Chicken:

  • Trim chicken breasts of excess fat. Slice in half lengthwise. Then, use a meat tenderizer to pound to about ½-inch thickness. Lay all of the chicken out flat, ready to go.
  • Set out a shallow bowl full of whisked eggs
  • By this step, you should have tenderized chicken cutlets surrounded by a plate of halved jalapenos, the cream cheese mixture, the seasoned breadcrumbs, and whisked eggs. This is now a battering station.

To Assemble the Jalapeno Popper Chicken Roll-Up's:

  • Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the chicken cutlets. It's okay if isn't smooth; the cheese will melt and spread.
  • Place jalapeno halves on top of the cheese mixture and press down gently. Be sure to leave spaces in between the jalapenos so that they have room to move as you roll the chicken up.
  • Roll up the chicken, starting from one end and rolling tightly to the other like you would a sleeping bag. Secure the ends with toothpicks - it's okay if they stick out.
  • Once all of the chicken is rolled, dip in egg mixture and then transfer to breadcrumbs. Close the lid on the container and shake the chicken around until the breadcrumbs coat all sides.

To Cook:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat until hot.
  • Place chicken in the oil, and fry until golden on every side. The chicken will not be cooked all the way through at this stage.
  • Once the chicken is golden brown, remove it to drain to a plate lined with paper towels. Then, place on a nonstick cookie sheet or baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165 F. in the deepest part of the chicken.
  • Serve with a side salad, fries, baked potato, etc. Be sure to remove toothpicks. Enjoy!

Notes

Tip: You can buy pre-seasoned breadcrumbs to eliminate the step of seasoning plain breadcrumbs.
Pair with a side salad to add some vibrancy to the plate.
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