Breaded Chicken Melt Recipe

Name: Breaded Chicken Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 tablespoon water; ⅓ cup cornmeal; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 firm ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 1 ½ cups shredded monterey jack cheese; ½ cup sour cream, divided; ¼ cup sliced green onion, tops only; ¼ cup chopped sweet red pepper

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
⅓ cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 firm ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 ½ cups shredded monterey jack cheese
½ cup sour cream, divided
¼ cup sliced green onion, tops only
¼ cup chopped sweet red pepper

1
Using meat mallet or tenderizing hammer, pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness.
2
In shallow dish, mix together cornstarch, cumin and garlic salt.
3
Dredge chicken once piece at a time, coat well.
4
In small bowl, mix egg and water.In another small bowl, place cornmeal.
5
Dip coated chicken, first in egg mixture bowl and then in cornmeal bowl, turning to coat well.
6
In large frypan, place oil and heat to medium temperature.
7
Add chicken and cook 2 minutes on each side.
8
Place browned chicken in shallow baking pan.
9
Lay avocado slices on top of chicken and sprinkle with cheese.
10
Bake in 325 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until fork can be inserted in chicken with ease and cheese melts.
11
Top each chicken breast with sour cream, sprinkle with green onion and red pepper.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Breaded Chicken Melt falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Breaded Chicken Melt

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