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Bacon Cheddar Stuffed Fried Chicken Breast

A quick weeknight meal that says comfort food!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, cheddar, fried chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 person per chicken breast

Equipment

  • Air Fryer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 package boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 5 slices bacon diced
  • ½ cup medium cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups canola oil or enough to cover half the chicken breast
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until fat is rendered and meat is crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Butterfly chicken breast and pound flat. Should be roughly ½ inch thick
  • Add bacon and cheddar cheese to flattened chicken breast
  • Starting on one long side of the breast, roll chicken around filling until completely rolled up
  • In a medium container, combine flour and seasonings
  • In a small bowl, beat eggs until combined
  • In a separate medium container combine panko and parm
  • Take each rolled chicken breast and add first to flour mixture, then egg wash, then panko. Make sure each rolled breast is covered in breading
  • In skillet used to cook bacon, add canola oil.
  • Heat skillet over medium high heat until just starting to smoke. Candy thermometer (if you have one) should read 350 degrees
  • Add breaded chicken to skillet and cook on all sides until golden brown all over. Internal temp should read 165 degrees
  • Remove chicken breast to paper towel lined plate. Serve while hot

Alternative air fryer method

  • Prepare chicken breast the same way. Cook in air fryer at 380° for 10 minutes, turn over, cook for additional 5 minutes until golden brown.