Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Name: Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fig jam; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 6 -ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts; 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 3 ounces); 8 thin slices black forest ham; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 cups baby greens

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fig jam
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 6 -ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 3 ounces)
8 thin slices black forest ham
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 cups baby greens

1
Mix the jam, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
2
Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board.
3
Place the chicken on the plastic and brush half of the jam mixture evenly on top of each breast.
4
Mound a quarter of the cheese on each piece of chicken, then wrap 2 slices of ham around each breast to cover the cheese.
5
Place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick.
6
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through but still moist, 3 to 4 more minutes.
9
Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, mustard, vinegar and the remaining jam mixture in a medium bowl.
10
Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing.
11
Place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing.
12
Toss the greens with the remaining dressing; serve with the chicken.
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Per serving: Calories 500; Fat 26 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 124 mg;
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Sodium 486 mg; Carbohydrate 22 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 46 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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: 3 tablespoons fig jam, 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 4 6 -ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Inside-Out 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.

Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

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