cheese-fried chicken breasts

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 ounces dark beer
  • 2 - egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 can tomatoes, canned whole, drained and cut up
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and split
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • - salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup oil, for frying

How To Make cheese-fried chicken breasts

  • Step 1
    Place flour in a mixing bowl and slowly pour in the beer while mixing.
  • Step 2
    Add the egg white, pepper and desired salt and mix well.
  • Step 3
    Taste for salt and pepper and add if desired.
  • Step 4
    Cover the bowl and set aside for 30 minutes before using.
  • Step 5
    Combine onions and oil in a small dutch oven or casserole, place in the oven and turn temperature to 375.
  • Step 6
    Add tomatoes and add peppers to the dutch oven.
  • Step 7
    Add cumin, cream and salt as desired.
  • Step 8
    Cook 30 minutes, remove from the oven and scrape the contents into a blender or food processor.
  • Step 9
    Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • Step 10
    Meanwhile, place a piece of cheese under the skin of each breast, dredge each breast in flour and shake off the excess.
  • Step 11
    Heat the frying oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat on the stove.
  • Step 12
    When the oil is hot enough for frying (350), dip each breast in the beer batter and let the excess run off.
  • Step 13
    Place skin-side down in the oil and fry until golden.
  • Step 14
    Turn and fry other side, about 1 minute per side.
  • Step 15
    Remove breasts from the oil as they are done, drain on paper towels and transfer to a baking dish.
  • Step 16
    Place the chicken breasts in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Step 17
    Place tomato sauce in a saucepan and reheat. (If the mixture is too thin, place it in a saucepan over high heat and boil down).
  • Step 18
    Pour the sauce onto a platter and arrange the chicken breasts on top.

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