Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Breast

Chipotle Chili Marinade

Ingedients

1. 50g chipotle chillies in adobo sauce
2. 2 tsp ground cumin
3. 1 tsp chopped garlic
4. 1 tsp cayenne pepper
5. ¼ cup lemon juice
6. 2 tsp paprika
7. ½ tsp salt
   

Method

1. Place all the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
2. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Jalapeno Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingedients

1. 30g mozzarella cheese, grated
2. 30g cheddar cheese, grated
3. 2 jalapeño chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
4. 1 tsp salt
5. ½ tsp ground black pepper
6. 1 Tbsp crème fraiche
7. 2 deboned chicken breasts, skin on
8. salt and ground black pepper to taste
9. ¼ cup chipotle chilli marinade

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer Or Oven to 200°C.
2. To make the filling, combine the cheeses and chopped jalapeño chillies in a bowl, add the salt and pepper and mix well. Add the crème fraiche and mix until it comes together like dough. Alternatively, blend everything in a food processor until it comes together.
3. Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, butterfly the breasts horizontally starting at the thicker end.
4. Season both sides with salt and black pepper and place the breasts, skin-side down, on a flat surface. Place 2 Tbsp of the jalapeño mixture in a line in the centre of each butterflied chicken breast.
5. Beginning at the long end, fold the chicken over the filling, covering it completely, and then continue rolling to create a cigar shape. Secure with 3 or 4 toothpicks. Repeat with the second chicken breast.
6. Place the breasts, seam-side down and skin-side up, into the air fryer. Brush lightly with some chipotle chilli marinade and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning and basting with more marinade halfway.
7. Check for doneness by pushing a metal skewer or sharp knife into the centre of each breast. It should come out hot. Alternatively, use a meat thermometer. An internal temperature of 65°C means it is done.

Just before serving, spread any remaining filling on top of the cooked chicken breasts, covering completely. Place them back into the air fryer and cook for a further 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and oozy.