Cheese Puff Fried Chicken
Fried chicken rings coated with the cheesy taste of cheese puffs.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 10 cups cheese puffs
- oil for frying
Instructions
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Make parallel cuts in each chicken breast without slicing all of the way through. Place chicken breasts in a large bowl.
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Add buttermilk and ranch seasoning mix to the bowl and stir until chicken is well-coated. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.
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While chicken is marinating, place cheese puffs in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely ground. Pour into a large bowl.
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Using tongs or yours hands, toss each marinated chicken breast into cheese puff powder.
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Bend coated chicken breast to form a hollow circle. Use a toothpick to seal the ends together.
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Heat oil to 350°F in a large skillet or pot.
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Carefully place each breast in the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken breast reaches 165°F.
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Remove the chicken breasts and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Serve with french fries, carrots, broccoli, and ranch dressing, if desired.