Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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Next Level!

Let’s take Chicken Cordon Bleu to a slightly higher level. Where tender chicken breasts are filled with creamy Gruyere and Camembert cheeses, tripled smoked ham, then rolled in a thin and crispy golden, breadcrumb crust cooked in garlic butter.

This classic dish is elevated with a touch of Dijon mustard and a hint of fresh thyme, giving it a gourmet twist that’s both comforting and elegant. I prefer it served with a tomato Marinara style sauce as the dish is already rich, the tomato acidic flavour marries well.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2-4 Batons of Gruyere cheese
2-4 slices of smoked ham
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup fine bread crumbs
2 tbsp butter
3 tbsp olive oil

Steps

Step 1
Prep the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 340°F – 170°C. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4 inch thickness. Season with pepper. (Ham, mustard and cheese are already quite salty, add salt if you like more)
Step 2
Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over each chicken breast. Lay one or two slices of smoked ham, enough to cover whole side. Place one quarter in one or 2 batons of Gruyere cheese and one slice of camembert. Roll the chicken breast tightly, securing with the cling film. Twist each end tight end and refrigerate a few hours. (You could also freeze it 30 minutes if in a hurry). You can skip this step but you have to be very gentle when handling.
Step 3
Prepare three bowls for your breading (crumbing) station one with both flours and thyme mixed well, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of fine and panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip in the egg wash, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Step 4
Place a large oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Sear the chicken rolls on all sides until light golden brown, about 4-5 minutes all around.
Step 5
Transfer the frying pan to the oven and Bake for 20-25 min at 340°F – 170°C, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 6
Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then slice. Serve with a sauce of your choice, like marinara or simply a squeeze of lemon juice.

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