/ Air Fryer Pimento Stuffed Chicken with Honey Corn
Air Fryer Pimento Stuffed Chicken with Honey Corn
Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with an easy pimento cheese mixture and air fried until tender. We serve this dish with sweet honey corn for a family favorite meal.
Ingredients :
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
¼ cup pimentos drained and chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz (170g) each
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions :
To make the filling, in a small bowl, mix cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Fold in cheddar cheese and pimentos.
For the chicken, insert a small knife into the side of the thickest part of the chicken breast. Use the knife to create a pocket by cutting an opening in the chicken breast about 2 inches (5.1cm) long and 1½ inches (3.8cm) deep.
Fill each pocket with one-quarter of the pimento mixture. Secure each breast by weaving a toothpick (or two) to seal closed.
Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C). Rub the chicken with 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Cut a piece of aluminum foil to fit the air fryer basket, folding up 1 inch on the sides to catch any juices. Place the chicken on the foil in the air fryer and cook for 17 to 21 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
Remove the chicken breasts with tongs, and place them on a plate. While the chicken is resting, add the corn, butter, honey, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the foil and stir to incorporate any juices from the chicken.
Turn the air fryer up to 400°F (204°C) and cook the corn until tender and heated through, about 5 minutes.
