Pimiento Cheese-Stuffed Fried Chicken

Found this recipe from the Southern Living website. Wanted to have for safe keeping and share here on recipezaar.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1  large egg
• 1 -2  cup  Japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)
•  canola oil, for frying
• 1 1⁄3 cups  pimento cheese

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. Whisk together 1/2 cup milk and egg. Dip chicken in milk mixture, and dredge in breadcrumbs.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 1/8 inch in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil about 15 to 20 minutes on each side or until done.
4. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Hold chicken with tongs, and cut a slit in 1 side of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Spoon 1/3 cup Pimiento Cheese into each pocket.
5. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and you feel the chicken is completely done.