Easy Hasselback Cheese Puff Fried Chicken Recipe #chicken #chickenrecipe #cheese #maindish #dinner #dinnerrecipe

Easy Hasselback Cheese Puff Fried Chicken Recipe | Easy Chicken Recipe | Easy Dinner Recipe #chicken #chickenrecipe #cheese #maindish #dinner #dinnerrecipe

Ingredients:

• 1 packet ranch seasoning
• 10 cups  cheese puff (270 g)
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste
• oil, to fry
• 3 cups  buttermilk (720 mL)

Instructions:

1. First, Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Then, Make parallel cuts in each chicken breast without slicing all of the way through. Place chicken breasts in a large bowl.
3. Add buttermilk and ranch seasoning mix to the bowl and stir until chicken is well-coated. Marinate in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.
4. While chicken is marinating, place cheese puffs in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely ground. Pour into a large bowl.
5. Using tongs or yours hands, toss each marinated chicken breast into cheese puff powder.
6. Bend coated chicken breast to form a hollow circle. Use a toothpick to seal the ends together.
7. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet or pot.
8. Carefully place each breast in the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until internal temperature of chicken breast reaches 165°F (75°C).
9. Remove the chicken breasts and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
10. Serve with french fries, carrots, broccoli, and ranch dressing, if desired.
11. Enjoy!