Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu brings together golden chicken, melted Swiss cheese, and savory ham in a crispy, delightful package that sparks excitement at your dinner table. Tender chicken breasts stuffed with rich ingredients create a classic dish that feels like a warm hug from your favorite kitchen memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices deli ham
Coating and Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Peanut or vegetable oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Protect chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ¼-inch thickness. Sprinkle each side with ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp onion powder.
- Position 2 Swiss cheese slices and 2 ham slices across each flattened chicken breast. Roll tightly, securing each bundle with 3-4 toothpicks.
- Spread 1 cup sifted flour on flat surface. Dunk each chicken roll in 2 beaten eggs, then roll completely in 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs. Press crumbs firmly to create dense, even coating.
- Heat peanut oil to 350°F in deep skillet, filling pan with 1 inch oil. Carefully lower chicken rolls into hot oil. Fry 4-5 minutes per side until exterior reaches golden brown and internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to paper towel-lined plate. Allow excess oil to drain for 2-3 minutes.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp flour into butter, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Gradually pour 1¼ cups milk, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Blend 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard and ⅓ cup Parmesan into sauce. Season with pinch of salt and pepper.
- Remove toothpicks from chicken. Slice rolls diagonally and drizzle with warm Parmesan sauce before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots in your Chicken Cordon Bleu.
- Use toothpicks strategically when rolling to keep cheese and ham securely inside during frying.
- Choose a neutral high-heat oil like peanut or vegetable for the crispiest exterior without overpowering flavors.
- For a lighter version, consider baking the breaded rolls at 375°F for 25-30 minutes instead of deep frying, which reduces overall oil content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg