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crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu

Crispy Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu for a Perfect Home Dinner

This crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu is a gourmet delight with juicy chicken, savory ham, and gooey cheese, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Skinless for easy rolling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Filling
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with Gruyere
  • 8 slices Ham Black Forest or honey ham
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs Can substitute with crushed cornflakes
For Cooking
  • 5 cm Peanut Oil or Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Adjust for desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Can substitute with whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese For added flavor

Equipment

  • Meat mallet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Frying Pan
  • meat thermometer
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pound the chicken between plastic wrap to ½ inch thickness.
  2. Assemble the filling with Swiss cheese and ham, roll tightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Bread the chicken rolls by dredging in flour, dipping in eggs, then coating in panko.
  5. Heat peanut or vegetable oil in a frying pan to 170°C (340°F).
  6. Fry the chicken rolls for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Check internal temperature and cook in the oven if necessary until 75°C (165°F).
  8. Make the sauce by melting butter, sautéing garlic, adding flour, then whisking in milk, mustard, and Parmesan.
  9. Serve the chicken rolls with the sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use quality chicken and maintain proper oil temperature for best results.

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