Chicken Cordon Bleu
Crispy chicken cordon bleu filled with savory ham and melted cheese, baked until golden and sliced to reveal its creamy, comforting center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets, about 150 g each
- 4 thin slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss style cheese
- 60 g all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly oil a baking dish.
- Season the chicken fillets evenly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on each fillet, then roll tightly.
- Prepare three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Roll each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat.
- Place the coated rolls in the baking dish and lightly brush or spray with oil.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Chilling the rolls before breading helps them hold shape.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep the filling intact.
- Serve with vegetables or a fresh salad for balance.
Find it online: https://www.cookfulcorner.com/chicken-cordon-bleu/