Fiesta Chicken Kiev
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A delightful southwestern twist on traditional Chicken Kiev featuring green chilies, sharp cheese, and a crunchy cracker crust. Perfect for serving over shredded lettuce with fresh tomatoes and ripe olives.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mins | 15 mins | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Meat mallet
- Toothpicks
- Mixing bowls
- 12x8x2-inch baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 whole | Chicken Breasts | Halved, boneless, and skinless |
| 3 tbsp | Butter | Softened |
| 3 tbsp | Old English Sharp Cheese | Jar |
| 2 tsp | Instant Minced Onion | Reconstituted or dry |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 tsp | Accent | MSG |
| 2 tbsp | Chopped Green Chilies | Drained |
| 1/4 cup | Butter | Melted |
| 1 cup | Cheddar Cheese Crackers | Crushed |
| 1 1/2 tbsp | Taco Seasoning Mix | Dry |
| As needed | Shredded Lettuce | For serving |
| As needed | Tomatoes | Sliced |
| As needed | Ripe Olives | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and Rolling
- Pound the 4 whole chicken breasts flat.
- Beat together 3 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp Old English sharp cheese, 2 tsp instant minced onion, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp accent, and 2 tbsp chopped green chilies.
- Divide the cheese mixture among the 8 chicken breast halves at one end, roll up securely, and fasten with toothpicks.
Step 2: Coating and Cooking
- Dip the rolled chicken into 1/4 cup melted butter, then coat thoroughly with a mixture of 1 cup crushed cheddar cheese crackers and 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning mix.
- Place in a 12x8x2-inch baking dish, cover with waxed paper, and microwave for 10-12 mins until cooked through and tender.
- Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce, garnished with sliced tomatoes and chopped ripe olives.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble and coat the chicken rolls up to a few hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to microwave.
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