Description
This chicken cordon bleu recipe features crispy chicken wrapped around savory ham and rich cheese, making it a delightful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of cheese
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts thinly to ensure even cooking.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken breasts tightly and secure them with toothpicks.
- Season the rolled chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each roll in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken rolls on all sides.
- Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate the rolled chicken for about 30 minutes before cooking to help maintain its shape.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: chicken
- Method: baking and frying
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: chicken, cordon bleu, recipe, easy, homemade