Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Chicken Cordon Bleu with this delightful recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Each bite is a symphony of tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a golden breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- Dijon mustard
- Peanut oil (for frying)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 548.8
- Fat: 24.4g
- Saturated Fat: 9.7g
- Cholesterol: 165.4mg
- Sodium: 747.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.3g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Protein: 45.4g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cut each chicken breast in half. |
| 2 | Place each breast half between two sheets of waxed paper and pound flat. |
| 3 | Spread Dijon mustard down the center of each breast, then layer with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of Swiss cheese. |
| 4 | Fold each breast half around the filling, starting with one long side, then the short sides, and finishing with the other long side, ensuring the filling is completely covered. |
| 5 | Press the edges together and roll each piece in a sheet of waxed paper. |
| 6 | Season flour with salt and pepper. |
| 7 | Beat egg lightly with 1 teaspoon of water. |
| 8 | Prepare three stations: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs. |
| 9 | Coat each chicken piece by rolling in flour, dipping in egg, and then rolling in breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs into the egg coating. |
| 10 | Place the coated chicken pieces on a tray and refrigerate for one hour. |
| 11 | Heat enough peanut oil in a large frying pan so that it comes halfway up the pan. |
| 12 | Fry chicken pieces, two at a time, in the hot oil until evenly browned on all sides, approximately 2 minutes per side. |
| 13 | Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and place in a non-stick baking dish. |
| 14 | Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown. |
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu served hot and fresh from the oven. Serve with your favorite sides for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion!
