Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN RELLENOS

Category: Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 tsp salt
2 canned whole green chilies, halved
4 oz Monterey jack cheese, cut crosswise into 16 slices
1/2 cup flour
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp milk
1 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil
Salsa

Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt and place a green chili half and 4 slices cheese in center of each piece of chicken; roll up lengthwise, tucking edges inside. Secure roll with wooden picks. Dredge chicken in flour.

Combine egg and milk and dip chicken rolls in egg mixture. Roll in breadcrumbs. Fry chicken in 2 inch hot oil until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Serve with salsa. Serves 4