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crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu

Crispy Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu for Heartfelt Family Dinners

Elevate your dinner with crispy creamy chicken cordon bleu, a family-friendly delight that transforms weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rolls
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Main protein that ensures tenderness and juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 8 slices Swiss Cheese Can be swapped with Gruyere or Jarlsberg
  • 4 slices Ham (thinly sliced) Options like Black Forest or honey ham work great
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Opt for gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 pieces Eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs Crushed cornflakes can be substituted
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness to the sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Whole or 2% for a creamy texture
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Adds rich tang
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Adds umami and creaminess
For Frying
  • 2 cups Peanut or Vegetable Oil Must reach 170°C for frying

Equipment

  • meat mallet or rolling pin
  • kitchen thermometer
  • shallow dishes
  • tall-sided pan
  • Saucepan
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch between plastic wrap.
  2. Season both sides of each flattened chicken breast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Layer two slices of Swiss cheese and two slices of ham onto each seasoned chicken breast, rolling tightly.
  4. Wrap each chicken roll in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko bread crumbs in three shallow dishes.
  6. Dredge the chicken rolls by rolling in flour, dipping in eggs, and then coating with panko.
  7. Heat peanut or vegetable oil to 170°C (340°F) in a tall-sided pan.
  8. Fry each breaded chicken roll for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  9. If not fully cooked, finish in a preheated oven at 170°C to reach an internal temperature of 75°C.
  10. Prepare the creamy sauce by melting butter in a saucepan and adding minced garlic, then whisking in flour followed by milk until thickened.
  11. Stir in Dijon mustard and shredded Parmesan cheese until smooth, adjusting seasoning as necessary.
  12. Serve warm, sliced, and drizzled with the creamy sauce alongside your favorite sides like mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Seal the chicken rolls tightly to prevent leaks during frying. Double breading may add extra crispiness.

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