Description
Delight your taste buds with this classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe. Tender chicken breasts filled with savory ham and gooey cheese, coated in a crispy breadcrumb crust – a perfect dish for a special dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 slices Paris ham
- 4 slices Hard Mountain cheese (Emmental or Gruyère)
For Coating:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) dried breadcrumbs, unseasoned
- 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 tbsp fresh parsley, stemmed and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Flatten chicken breasts, season with salt, layer ham and cheese, then fold and seal.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs; refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Pan-fry briefly, then bake until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Rest, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to pound the chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Refrigerating the assembled chicken helps the coating adhere better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
