Crunchy Doritos-Stuffed Chicken Bombs

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Crunchy Doritos-Stuffed Chicken Bombs 1f9c01f5251f953
Imagine: Juicy chicken breasts bursting with creamy bacon-cheese filling, wrapped in a crispy Doritos crust. This is the ultimate game-day snack turned main course!
Ingredients
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
6 strips bacon (crispy & crumbled)
½ cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
2 green onions (thinly sliced)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
For the Chicken:
4 chicken breasts (butterflied)
2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos (finely crushed)
1 cup flour
2 eggs + ¼ cup buttermilk (whisked)
1 tsp each: salt, pepper, onion powder
For Serving:
Chipotle ranch
Extra crushed Doritos
Pickled jalapeños
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Filling
Mix all filling ingredients until smooth (pro tip: add 1 tbsp hot sauce for kick!)
2️⃣ Stuff & Seal
Pound breasts to ½” thickness
Spread ¼ cup filling on each, roll tightly
Secure with toothpicks (or butcher’s twine)
3️⃣ Triple-Coating Magic
Flour Station: Seasoned flour
Egg Wash: Egg + buttermilk
Crunch Layer: Crushed Doritos (press firmly!)
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection
400°F for 25-30 mins (165°F internal temp)
Broil 2 mins for extra crispiness
5️⃣ Serve with Flair
Drizzle with chipotle ranch
Sprinkle extra Doritos dust
Serve with jalapeños and cold beer
1f4a1 Pro Tips
Extra Crunch: Add ½ cup panko to Doritos
Make Ahead: Assemble (unbaked) up to 24 hrs ahead
Air Fryer Option: 375°F for 18-20 mins
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins
Serves: 4 hungry fans
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