Hasselback Cheese Puff Fried Chicken

Instructions

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