Cordon Bleu is a dish of meat wrapped around cheese (or with cheese filling), then breaded and pan-fried or baked.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast Boneless, skinless
- 2 slices Ham Thinly sliced
- 2 slices Swiss cheese Thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Preferably Panko
- 2 Egg Beaten
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Dredge each rolled chicken breast in flour, followed by egg, and then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Once done, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve warm. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 45gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg