Cheesy Bacon Doritos Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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4 chicken breasts, boneless and skin removed
→ Filling
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1 block (226g) of softened cream cheese
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6 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup of your favorite shredded cheese, like mozzarella or cheddar
→ Seasonings
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A pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
→ Breading
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2 large eggs, whisked
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1 tablespoon of milk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
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Cooking oil or a light mist of baking spray
# Instructions:
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Slice a pocket into each piece of chicken by cutting horizontally, but don’t go all the way through. Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, paprika, and a little salt and pepper.
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Mix together the bacon bits, cream cheese, shredded cheese, a sprinkle of garlic powder, and a touch of pepper and salt in a bowl. Keep stirring until everything’s evenly blended.
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Stuff the prepared filling into the chicken openings you made earlier. Use toothpicks to seal where needed so nothing spills out.
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Grab three shallow bowls: Fill one with flour, mix eggs and milk in another, and spread out the crushed Doritos in the last.
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Dip the stuffed chicken in flour, give it a bath in the egg mixture, and then make sure it’s fully coated with the Dorito crumbs. Push the crumbs onto the chicken to help them stick.
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Add oil to a big skillet and heat it up over medium. Fry each chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 74°C/165°F). Lay cooked pieces on a paper towel to soak up extra oil.
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Set your oven to 190°C (375°F), and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place Dorito-coated chicken on the tray, spray it lightly with baking spray, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the insides reach 74°C (165°F).
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Give the cooked chicken a 5-minute break on the counter. If you used toothpicks, pull them out now. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce or a side dish of veggies or salad.
# Notes:
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This dish combines creamy stuffing with crunchy Doritos in a fun twist on classic stuffed chicken.
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For fewer calories, bake instead of frying the chicken.