Description
Culinary magic unfolds with chicken cordon bleu, a classic French-inspired dish merging tender chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese. Crispy golden breading and rich flavors promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 16 slices Swiss cheese
- ½ lb (0.5 pounds or 226 grams) thinly sliced ham
Breading and Coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Massage chicken breasts with a blend of aromatic seasonings, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently pound each chicken breast to an even, delicate thickness using a meat tenderizer.
- Layer Swiss cheese and ham slices strategically across the flattened chicken surface.
- Carefully roll the chicken, encasing the filling, and secure with plastic wrap for 30 minutes of chilling.
- Heat cooking oil to a precise 325°F, creating an ideal frying environment.
- Create a crispy exterior by coating each chicken roll in a three-stage breading process: flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded rolls for approximately 5 minutes per side, achieving a golden, crisp shell.
- Transfer to the oven at 325°F to ensure complete internal cooking and optimal tenderness.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by melting butter and sautéing minced garlic in a saucepan.
- Introduce flour to create a roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Gradually stream in milk, stirring until the sauce reaches a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Enhance the sauce with tangy Dijon mustard and nutty Parmesan cheese.
- Slice the chicken rolls diagonally and cascade the creamy sauce over the top, creating an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Opt for thin, even chicken cutlets by gently pounding with a meat mallet to ensure consistent cooking and tender texture.
- Prevent cheese leakage by chilling rolled chicken for at least 30 minutes, which helps seal the filling and maintain structural integrity.
- Choose low-moisture Swiss cheese and pat ham dry to reduce excess moisture and prevent soggy breading during frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 58 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg