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Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken breasts
  • 200 g cream cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped jalapenos
  • ½ cup grated cheese
  • Chipotle Lime Salt
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 big tbsp Mexcellent Paste
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 150 g thin streaky bacon

Instructions

  • Pre heat oven to 180C Fan Bake
  • Slightly soften the cream cheese for 20 seconds in the microwave so its easier to work with. Add the finely chopped jalapenos, grated cheese and season with a little chipotle lime salt. Mix well with a fork to combine
  • Butterfly open the chicken breast and fill with a generous log of the filling
  • Wrap in streaky bacon to keep the filling in place.
  • In a skillet or casserole dish combine tomatoes, mexcellent paste and water. Place the breasts in the sauce at and fan bake at 180C for 30-35 minutes. Larger breasts will take about 35 minutes. If your bacon in looking a bit pale you can pop the grill on for the final few minutes
  • Serve with fresh coriander and your favourite sides

Notes

Sliced jalapenos are easily found in the pickle section of the supermarket.