Lava Chicken

This real-life Lava Chicken recipe delivers fiery spice and molten cheese in every bite. Inspired by Minecraft, these stuffed chicken breasts are baked, glazed, and broiled to perfection for a bold, smoky finish.

Prep time

15 minutes

Cook time

30 minutes

Total time

45 minutes

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs, beaten

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

Cheese Filling:

½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese

2 tbsp cream cheese

1 small jalapeño, finely chopped

Lava Glaze:

2 tbsp butter

1½ tbsp hot sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp chipotle chili powder

1 tbsp tomato paste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, and chopped jalapeño to create the filling.
3. Step 3: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the cheese filling. Secure edges with toothpicks.
4. Step 4: Prepare three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs and all the seasonings.
5. Step 5: Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then egg, then panko mixture. Press firmly to coat evenly.
6. Step 6: Drizzle coated chicken with olive oil and place on the prepared rack.
7. Step 7: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
8. Step 8: Meanwhile, combine all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer on low heat until smooth and slightly thickened.
9. Step 9: Drizzle the glaze over the cooked chicken and broil for 1–2 minutes until caramelized.
10. Step 10: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use pepper jack for maximum melt and heat.

Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep the cheese filling intact.

Double the glaze if you’d like extra sauce on the side.