Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe is crispy, cheesy, and easy to make. Follow this step-by-step guide to prepare a restaurant-quality dish at home.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Meat Mallet
- Nonstick Pan
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of halal turkey or beef ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Lay out each piece, place a slice of ham and cheese on top, and roll tightly, securing with toothpicks.
- Freeze the rolls for 10-15 minutes to help them hold their shape.
- Coat each roll in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- For frying: Heat oil in a pan and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), place chicken on a lined baking sheet, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- For air-frying: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- To make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, Dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Stir until thickened.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, slice, drizzle with sauce, and serve with your favorite sides.