Chicken Rellenos

Name: Chicken Rellenos
Ingredients: 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

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Place each chicken breast halves between 2 pieces of heavy duty plastic wrap. Flatten each breast to 1/4-inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle with salt.
2

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.
3

Dredge chicken in flour. Combine egg and milk. Dip chicken in egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs.
4

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.
5

Serve immediately with salsa.