chicken | main course
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes 4 servings
Products included in recipe
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pkg | Granny’s Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | Dijon mustard |
| 6 thin slices | honey ham |
| 4 slices | Swiss cheese |
| 8 small | fresh basil leaves |
| 2 | eggs, beaten |
| 1 1/2 cups | 375 ml | panko breadcrumbs |
| 1/2 cup | 125 ml | grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | garlic powder |
| 1/2 cup | 125 ml | vegetable oil |
| To taste | sea salt and ground pepper |
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350ᵒF (175ᵒC).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- With a sharp knife, cut chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound gently to flatten to 1/4" (6 cm) think pieces, being careful not to tear the flesh.
- Spread Dijon on each chicken breast. Place 3 pieces of honey ham, 1 slice cheese and 2 basil leaves in center of each flattened piece of chicken. Fold ends over mixture, roll up, beginning with long side. Secure with toothpicks.
- In shallow bowl, place eggs. In another shallow bowl place panko, parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then into panko mixture, pressing to coat all sides. Refrigerate, covered for 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- Heat large deep skillet heat oil over medium–high heat. Brown chicken for on all per sides or until golden on the outside.
- Transfer chicken to a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170ᵒF (77ᵒC). Remove toothpicks and slice pieces in half.
