Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 double chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (about 7-ounces each); kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 8 thin slices deli ham; 16 thin slices gruyere or 16 swiss cheese; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; ¼ cup flour; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

4 double chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (about 7-ounces each)
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
8 thin slices deli ham
16 thin slices gruyere or 16 swiss cheese
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
2 eggs
2 teaspoons water

1
Preheat oven (always keep it clean) to 350 degrees F. Lay the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
2
Using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chickaen to 1/4-inch thickness.
3
Take care not to pound too hard because the meat may tear or create holes.
4
Lay 2 slices of cheese on each breast, followed by 2 slices of ham, and 2 more of cheese; leaving a 1/2-inch margin on all sides to help seal the roll.
5
Tuck in the sides of the breast and roll up tight like a jellyroll.
6
Squeeze the log gently to seal.
7
Season the flour with salt and pepper; spread out on waxed paper or in a flat dish.
8
Mix the breadcrumbs with thyme, kosher salt, pepper, and oil.
9
The oil will help the crust brown.
10
Beat together the eggs and water, the mixture should be fluid.
11
Lightly dust the chikken with flour, then dip in the egg mixture.
12
Gently coat in the bread crumbs.
13
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet, and brown roulades on all sides.
14
Carefully transfer the roulades to a baking pan and bake for 45 minutes until browned and cooked through.
15
Cut into pinwheels before serving.

2367

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

Carbs

175

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 double chicken breasts, skinless and boneless (about 7-ounces each), kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 8 thin slices deli ham, 16 thin slices gruyere or 16 swiss cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Cordon Bleu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

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