Follow these steps for perfect results
avocado
halved, pit and skin removed
cooked chicken
shredded
buttermilk
flour
saltine crackers
crushed
oil
for frying
green chile sauce
Cheddar cheese
shredded
Jack cheese
shredded
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Slice the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit and skin.
Fill the cavity left by the pit with the shredded cooked chicken. Put the 2 avocado halves back together.
Place buttermilk in a shallow dish.
Place flour in another shallow dish.
Crush saltine crackers into crumbs and place in a third shallow dish.
Carefully dip the assembled avocado into the buttermilk, ensuring it's well-coated.
Roll the buttermilk-coated avocado in the flour, coating completely.
Dip the floured avocado back into the buttermilk, ensuring another good coating.
Roll the avocado in the crushed saltine cracker crumbs until fully covered.
Heat approximately 4 cups of oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
Carefully lower the coated avocado into the hot oil.
Deep-fry the avocado until golden brown, approximately 2 minutes.
Remove the fried avocado with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Place the avocado in a shallow casserole dish.
Press firmly to slightly flatten the avocado.
Cover the avocado with green chile sauce.
Sprinkle shredded Cheddar and Jack cheeses over the green chile sauce.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 10 minutes.
Serve hot with rice and beans as a side dish.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the avocado from becoming soggy.
Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.
Serve immediately after baking to prevent the avocado from cooling down too much.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The components (chicken, cheese) can be prepped ahead, but the avocado should be stuffed and cooked just before serving.
Serve the stuffed avocado halves on a bed of shredded lettuce with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole.
Serve with rice and beans.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Pairs well with the flavors and spice.
A refreshing complement to the richness of the dish.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A fusion dish blending Mexican flavors with American cooking techniques.
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