Showstopper Chicken Surprise
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/3 pounds)
- 1 cup shredded smoked rofumo cheese (4 ounces) or 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, Edam (4 ounces) or 1 cup cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
- 12 cup all-purpose flour
- 18 teaspoon salt
- 18 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 34 cup fine dry breadcrumb
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil or 1 tablespoon other cooking oil
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the side of each chicken breast half.
- Stuff each pocket with about 1/4 cup of cheese.
- Secure openings with wooden toothpicks, if needed.
- In a shallow dish, stir together flour, salt and pepper.
- Place eggs in another shallow dish, and place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish.
- Coat stuffed chicken breasts in flour mixture.
- Dip floured chicken in beaten eggs, then coat well with bread crumbs.
- In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook chicken 2 to 3 minutes per side or till browned.
- Transfer skillet to a 375 degree F oven and bake, uncovered, 12 to 15 minutes or till chicken no longer is pink.
- Makes 4 servings.
chicken, rofumo cheese, flour, salt, pepper, eggs, breadcrumb, peanut oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/showstopper-chicken-surprise-160108 (may not work)