Chicken Rellenos
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Dredge chicken in flour. Combine egg and milk. Dip chicken in egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs.
- Fry chicken in 2 inches of hot oil (375u0b0F) in a deep skillet or Dutch oven for 10 minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain well on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with salsa.
chicken, salt, green chilies, pepper cheese, allpurpose, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-rellenos-82462 (may not work)