Spicy Jalapeno And Crab Stuffed Chicken Recipes

CAJUN CRAB STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese.
• Add bacon, green onions, and crab and gently stir in.
• Cut each jalapeno in half. Scoop out the seeds and white membrane.
• Stuff jalapenos with cream cheese mixture and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

JALAPENO POPPER STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, and jalapenos in a small bowl; mix well.
• Cut a pocket horizontally through the thickest side of each chicken breast; fill with 1/4 of the cheese mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Tip: If breasts are thick, before slitting, slightly poud the thickest part of the breast side. It, also, makes for a larger pocket. Don't pound too thin.
• Combine Panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and Parmesan; place on a piece of waxed paper.
• Beat egg and water in a shallow bowl.
• Dip stuffed chicken breast in egg mixture, then into Panko mixture, coating well.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides until golden; place on a foil lined shallow baking sheet.
• Bake at 350 degrees in a preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix crab, cheese, onions, dill, lemon juice and salt and pepper together in a bowl.
• Heat oven to moderated.
• Spray a baking tray with oil.
• Open out the chicken fillet, spread one half with a quarter of the crab mix.
• Enclose with other half.
• Wrap each fillet with 2 thin slices of prosciutto, maing sure ends are on the underside.
• Place on the baking tray in the moderate oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
• We ate ours with hollondaise sauce.

JALAPENO-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place jalapeno peppers on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power until soft but still plump, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and discard seeds. Dice peppers.
• Mix diced peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, onion, cream cheese, garlic, and cumin together in a bowl.
• Make a pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut through the sides or bottom, as follows: Make a vertical slice in the top center of each breast, starting about 1/2 inch in from each edge. Starting inside the vertical slit, cut horizontally into the chicken breast in both directions; this should leave you with a nice pocket.
• Press 1/4 of the pepper-cheese mixture into each breast. Close and secure with toothpicks. Spray chicken breasts with cooking spray and season with salt.
• Place chicken on the preheated grill with toothpicks facing upwards. Grill for 12 minutes, then turn and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove toothpicks before serving.

CRAB-STUFFED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds and membranes; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until blended. Stir in crab and cheese. , Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe filling into jalapenos. Wrap each with a piece of bacon; secure with toothpicks. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender.