monterey jack chicken
This is a spicy crunchy crusted chicken that is so good it's sinful! The secret for the crunchy crust is definitely the Panko bread crumbs. I've tried it with other and it just doesn't have the same crunch. My husband and my two teenage boys LOVE this chicken! I never have left-overs when I make this!
prep time
25 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 10 ounces monterey jack (or pepper jack) cheese, sliced not shredded
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter
How To Make monterey jack chicken
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Step 1Cut cheese into 6 equal slices. Make a horizontal slit or pocket into the side of each chicken breast- DON'T cut all the way through! Place one slice of cheese in the pocket of each chicken breast.
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Step 2In a shallow bowl or pie plate, mix eggs, hot sauce, and salt. Set aside.
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Step 3In a separate shallow bowl or pie plate, combine panko crumbs, chili powder, cumin, onion salt, garlic salt and oregano. Set aside.
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Step 4Place 1/4 c. butter in a 13x9 baking dish and place in oven while preheating to 375 degrees. When butter is melted remove pan from oven.
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Step 5Dip stuffed chicken breasts in egg mixture to coat then into crumb mixture to coat. Place into melted butter in baking dish. Complete with all chicken breasts.
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Step 6Bake, uncovered, in preheated 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes or just until done. Serve immediately.
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