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| chicken breasts: 6 breasts |
| cornmeal: 1/3 cup |
| taco seasoning: 1.25 oz |
| eggs: 1 |
| green hot chili peppers: 4 oz |
| monterey jack cheese: 2 oz |
| fresh cilantro (coriander): 2 Tbl |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| ground red pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| salsa: 8 oz |
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1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound lightly into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap.
2. In a bowl combine cornmeal and taco seasoning mix. Place egg in another bowl; beat lightly.
3. For each roll, place a chili pepper half on a chicken piece. Place a cheese stick atop chili pepper near an edge. Sprinkle with some of the cilantro or parsley, black pepper, and red pepper. Fold in sides; roll up jelly-roll style, starting from edge with cheese .
4. Dip rolls into egg and coat with cornmeal mixture. Place rolls, seam sides down, in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Heat taco sauce. If desired, sprinkle chicken with shredded cheese. Serve with taco sauce or salsa. If desired, garnish with cilantro sprigs. Makes 6 servings.