🛒 Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
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Mozzarella cheese (block or string cheese, cut into thick sticks)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
For Coating:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1 tbsp milk
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2 cups crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs (extra crispy!)
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1 tsp seasoning (paprika, garlic powder, salt)
For Frying:
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Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)
Optional:
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Drizzle with Buffalo sauce, hot honey, or sriracha mayo for a spicy kick
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep Chicken:
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Butterfly each chicken breast and pound it thin.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic & onion powder.
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Place mozzarella in the center, fold the chicken over, and secure edges with toothpicks or wrap tightly with plastic wrap and chill (optional for shaping).
2. Breading Station:
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Dredge stuffed chicken in flour (shake off excess).
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Dip in whisked egg + milk mixture.
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Coat in crushed cornflakes/panko with seasoning.
🔁 Pro tip: Double bread for extra crunch—egg → crumbs → egg → crumbs again.
3. Fry It Up:
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry 3–5 mins per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
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Rest on wire rack or paper towels.
🔥 Optional Serving Style:
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Drizzle with Buffalo or spicy garlic butter sauce right before serving for that saucy goodness like in the pic.
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Serve with ranch, chipotle mayo, or marinara.