Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

4.8(3045)

There’s nothing we love more than a crispy, succulent, perfectly-fried piece of fried chicken. But we also love gourmet meals. You know, the ones that you sit down to in the candlelight? Those ones. Well, our easy chicken Cordon Bleu is the best of both worlds: sounds fancy but really? It’s just some really, really good fried chicken. That, we can promise.

Cook Time
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Total Time
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Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 16 slices swiss cheese
  • ½ lb ham (225 g), thinly sliced
  • peanut oil, or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs (100 g)

Creamy Dijon Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk (480 mL)
  • ¼ cup dijon mustard (60 g)
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (100 g)
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 831
  • Fat 37g
  • Carbs 56g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 5g
  • Protein 65g

How to Make It

1. Step
Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
2. Step
On a cutting board, place a chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until about ½ inch (1 cm) thick with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy pan.
3. Step
Remove the plastic wrap and place 2 slices of Swiss cheese, then 2 slices of ham, then another layer of Swiss cheese, and another layer of ham. Evenly roll the chicken and place onto a new sheet of plastic wrap.
4. Step
Wrap the chicken in the plastic wrap tightly and use the excess plastic on the sides to twist, firming up the roll of chicken cordon bleu as you work. Tie the excess plastic. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, then chill the rolls in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
5. Step
Meanwhile, preheat a tall-sided pan with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil to 325°F (170°C).
6. Step
After the rolls are set, prepare 2 separate large, wide dishes with the flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs. Dredge the chicken first in the flour, then the egg, and then bread crumbs.
7. Step
Place the breaded chicken cordon bleu in the oil and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until the outside is an even golden brown. If a good color is achieved and the chicken’s center is still not 165°F (75°C),place the chicken cordon bleu on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and finish the chicken in the oven at 325°F (170°C) until that temperature is reached.
8. Step
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a 1 ½-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the garlic until soft. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
9. Step
Add the milk and whisk until fully combined with the roux and no lumps remain. Continue whisking until the mixture comes to a simmer and has thickened.
10. Step
Add the mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
11. Step
Slice the chicken and serve drizzled with Dijon sauce.
12. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

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