directions
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1
Trim ends from green onion and finely chop
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2
Cut bacon across into thin strips
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3
Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until crispy
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4
Transfer to paper towels to drain
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5
Wash and thoroughly dry the chicken breasts
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6
Cut a pocket in the side of each breast about 2 inches long
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7
Mix bacon, green onion and blue cheese together and stuff into the chicken pockets
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8
Secure each with a toothpick
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9
Coat chicken in the eggs and then dredge in the breadcrumbs mixed with paprika to make a thick crust
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10
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
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11
Heat oil on a baking sheet 4 minutes
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12
Add chicken and cook 7 minutes, turn and cook 7 to 9 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through.
BLUE CHEESE AND BACON STUFFED POCKET CHICKEN
ingredients
- 1 green onion
- 3 slices bacon
- 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1-1/2 cups plain dry breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil