Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Overview:
๐ Total Time: 45 minutes
๐ฅฃ Servings: 4
๐ฝ๏ธ Yield: Varies
Description:
Welcome to a culinary adventure where French flavors meet American ingenuity! This Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is a result of an experimental night in the kitchen, surpassing all restaurant renditions. It promises a tantalizing experience, with a reduction in salt content for heightened enjoyment. Dive into the decadence and share your thoughts on this culinary masterpiece!
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Chicken breasts |
| 8 | Swiss cheese |
| 4 | Slices of ham |
| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Dry white wine |
| 1 | Chicken bouillon powder |
| 1/2 | Cup flour |
| 2 | Garlic powder |
| 1/8 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 | Teaspoon dry basil |
| 1 | Teaspoon black pepper |
| 1 | Teaspoon paprika |
| 1/2 | Cup milk |
| 3 | Tablespoons butter |
| 1 | Tablespoon canola oil |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | Teaspoons garlic powder |
| 1 | Tablespoon cornstarch |
| Parsley flakes and fresh kale for garnish |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken:
- Rinse chicken breasts with cool water.
- Slightly pound chicken if they are too thick (ideal thickness is about 3/8 inch).
- Cut cheese and ham slices to fit in the middle of the chicken breast, leaving about 1/2 inch of space from the edges.
- Fold edges of chicken over the ham and cheese and secure thoroughly with toothpicks. Use as many toothpicks as necessary to securely hold chicken together without exposing the filling.
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Prepare Breading:
- Thoroughly mix flour, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, dry basil, black pepper, and paprika in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare another small bowl with 1/2 cup of milk. Set aside.
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Cook Chicken:
- In a medium-sized skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then add canola oil.
- Increase skillet temperature to medium-high.
- Submerge each filled chicken breast in milk, then transfer to the breading mixture, coating each side carefully.
- Shake off excess breading and place chicken breasts in the skillet.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Adjust temperature if browning too quickly.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Drain excess oil from the skillet and melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
- Mix dry white wine and chicken bouillon powder, then pour into the skillet.
- Increase heat to high until it starts to boil.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 20 minutes.
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Make Sauce:
- Mix together ingredients for the sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
- After 20 minutes, remove chicken breasts from the skillet and place on a serving platter. Leave liquid in the skillet.
- Turn heat to medium-high and add the sauce mixture, stirring continuously.
- Heat until thickened.
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Serve:
- Spoon sauce over chicken breasts.
- Garnish with parsley flakes and fresh kale.
- Serve and enjoy the flavorful fusion of Chicken Cordon Bleu!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1177.7
- Fat: 92.5g
- Saturated Fat: 21.8g
- Cholesterol: 171.2mg
- Sodium: 943.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.7g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 52.5g
Keywords:
Poultry, Meat, European, < 60 Mins, Inexpensive
Recipe Notes:
- Experiment with different cheeses and hams for a unique flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal preference.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal experience.
