Cheesy Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Breast

Tender, juicy and aromatic, with a crispy crust! A recipe for chicken breast with cheese in a frying pan will help you out if you need to quickly prepare a delicious, hearty lunch or dinner from simple ingredients. Tender chicken in a crispy breading with stretchy hot cheese is an excellent choice for everyday life and holidays.
cook time: 1h
Caleb Huxley
Cheesy Crispy Pan-Fried Chicken Breast

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208
Calories
10g
Fat
11g
Carbs
21g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Chicken fillet 700 g
Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
Ground black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Filling:

Mozzarella 150 g

Breading:

Breadcrumbs 120 g
Wheat flour 50 g
Eggs 2 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to fry chicken breast with cheese in a frying pan? Very simple! To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. In addition to the indicated spices, you can add your own to taste, for example, paprika, suneli hops, dry herbs, etc. Take small chicken breasts so that they are well fried. If the fillet is large, it is better to additionally bake it in the oven after frying.

Step 2

Step 2
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Any cheese will do, from regular Russian cheese to suluguni. The main thing is that the cheese is tasty. I have mozzarella for pizza.

Step 3

Step 3
Beat the eggs until smooth. The whites should combine with the yolks.

Step 4

Step 4
Wash the chicken fillet and dry it. Season the fillet with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Step 5
Cut each fillet with a sharp knife lengthwise, but not all the way, and open it like a book.

Step 6

Step 6
Fill the chicken pockets with shredded mozzarella or other cheese.

Step 7

Step 7
Seal the edges of the breasts with toothpicks to prevent the cheese from leaking out during frying.

Step 8

Step 8
Dredge each chicken fillet in flour on all sides.

Step 9

Step 9
Then dip into beaten eggs.

Step 10

Step 10
And roll in breadcrumbs. To make the breading layer denser, you can dip the fillet in the egg again and roll in breadcrumbs. It is important to choose high-quality breadcrumbs. They shouldnʼt be too small. Heavily crushed (almost like flour) crackers may not give a crunchy effect.

Step 11

Step 11
In a frying pan over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken breasts with cheese on both sides until golden brown, but at least 8-10 minutes on each side.

Step 12

Step 12
To help the chicken fillet bake better without burning, cover the pan with a lid.

Step 13

Step 13
Transfer the finished chicken to a plate, add a salad of fresh vegetables and serve with various sauces. Bon appetit!

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