Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (150–180 g each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 120 g cream cheese, softened
- 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 80 g smoked turkey strips, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 200 g crushed Doritos chips
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk (30 ml)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter (30 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and prepare a greased or lined baking dish.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without slicing through completely.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, smoked turkey, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Set up three bowls: flour, whisked eggs with milk, and crushed Doritos.
- Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with Doritos crumbs.
- Place in baking dish and drizzle lightly with oil or melted butter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temp 75°C).
- Let rest briefly before serving and remove toothpicks.
Notes
- Do not overfill to prevent leakage.
- Use different Doritos flavors for variation.
- Add spinach or herbs for extra flavor.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.
- Can be air-fried at 180°C for 18–22 minutes.
- Freeze before baking for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
