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Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Dijon Delight

Experience the comforting delight of Chicken Cordon Bleu, a savory dish combining chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, topped with creamy Dijon sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices Ham Can substitute with turkey or prosciutto
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese Gruyère or provolone can be used
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can also be used
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil Can use canola or peanut oil
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 cup Milk Whole milk is best
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Meat Mallet
  • Deep skillet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Lay ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, roll tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge chicken rolls as instructed.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the rolls in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, gradually stir in milk, then add Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese. Cook until thickened.
  6. Remove fried rolls from the skillet, drain on paper towels, slice into medallions, and serve with creamy sauce drizzled over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, serve immediately after frying. Can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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