Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy, Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu

There's nothing

we love more than a crispy, succulent, perfectly fried piece of chicken. But we also have a soft spot for gourmet indulgences, such as candlelit dinners that feel like a delicious escape. Our easy chicken Cordon Bleu brings together the best of both worlds. It may sound fancy, with its layers of ham and melted cheese tucked inside golden-brown chicken, but at its core, it's just really good fried chicken. So, whether you're dining by candlelight or enjoying a cozy family meal, our crispy and creamy chicken Cordon Bleu will surely be a hit. It's comfort food with a touch of elegance!

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North American, French, Comfort Food, Dinner, Kid-Friendly, Deep-Fry, Date Night, Party, Fusion, Stuffed, Pan Fry, Special Occasion, High-Protein, Meal, European, Rolls, Chicken, Eggs, Gluten, Dairy

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Ingredients

You'll Need:

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

Creamy Dijon Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 480 mL milk
  • 60 g dijon mustard
  • 100 g shredded parmesan cheese
  • - salt (to taste)
  • - pepper (to taste)
Lemons and Lime

Preparation

  1. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, tossing to coat evenly.
  2. 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. 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. 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. Meanwhile, preheat a tall-sided pan with 2 inches (5 cm) of oil to 325°F (170°C).
  6. 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. 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. 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. 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. Add the mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
  11. Slice the chicken and serve drizzled with Dijon sauce.
  12. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

calories

700

carbohydrates

52g

fat

29g

fiber

2g

protein

55g

sugar

5g

Last updated on 2024-05-01

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  • ropo831

    "Family loved this! I ended up leaving rolled chicken in the refrigerator for an hour. I’m still amazed at how they held their shape! Fried for 30 minutes on each side & they’re perfect!"

    7 years ago

  • loveroffinecuisine

    "Too afraid to fry it in oil, so I baked it for 40 min at 350 instead and it turned out sooo delicious!"

    7 years ago

  • Linda Harrison

    "Used my fryer first and then will finish baking in the oven! Christmas Day 2018! Made one dish with Swiss and the other with Gruyere!"

    6 years ago

  • Dustin Hurst

    "If you want to be a hero, make this for your in laws."

    7 years ago

  • Bea Indonto

    "Just go for it ❤️ it looks like a lot of work but it is so worth it ❤️"

    7 years ago

  • victoriajames

    "Well if you a muslim and can’t add ham and can replace it with smoke beef and if you don’t have a Swiss cheese you can replace it with mozzarella and it taste really good with mozzarella"

    7 years ago

  • bbunny

    "If you bought huge chicken breasts like i did be sure to split them! Mine turned into chicken cordon mountains lol"

    7 years ago

  • Daniel Cerna

    "Used an air fryer instead, 350f for 14 mins, flip 14 and done."

    6 years ago

  • Ashley Davis

    "I refrigerated the rolls for a couple of hours instead of just 30 mins and I didn’t have any problem keeping my rolls together. I do recommend seasoning each chicken breast individually rather than all together, since they didn’t season evenly for me in a bowl. I also added extra Dijon in the sauce to give the sauce more kick. Roll tightly for a good spiral!"

    7 years ago

  • ahoy

    "I added paprika and cayenne to flavor the chicken. Could use a little more salt. I also used panko and it worked perfectly as well. Make sure the chicken is thin enough to cook through. I used toothpicks to keep the chicken rolled up. I would definitely make it again. Family loved it. I had mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli as sides."

    7 years ago

  • Maggie Chapman

    "Fried 3min each side then put it in the oven for 18min at 350😍 It was delicious!!!"

    7 years ago

  • the_fat_samoyed

    "This was very tasty except I found it very hard to roll even after thinly cutting and pounding the chicken. I also baked it after frying since it was turning too brown. All worth it though!"

    7 years ago

  • Jewel Ramos-Rivera

    "It was awesome! Fry it in low fire to achieve the golden brown effect."

    7 years ago

  • charcharx

    "Nice ! I wrapped in puff pastry and baked for 35 mins ..."

    7 years ago

  • Kelly Byrnes

    "This is delicious! I recommend chilling the rolled chicken for a few hours just to make sure it stays set. I also put the chicken in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 after frying"

    7 years ago

  • pluck

    "Very straight forward, made it for the wife last night and she loved it.. Spend time on the prep of the chicken so it cooks evenly"

    7 years ago

  • Cassie Fleischauer

    "Delicious! I paired it with mashed potatoes & Brussels sprouts. The whole family loved it and it turned out just like it was in the video."

    7 years ago

  • Leia Seaton

    "I used Parma ham in mine without the cheese as I didn’t want it too be too cheesy as I was having cheese sauce with it. It was delicious and my mum said it was the best meal I had ever cooked her"

    6 years ago

  • Jeff Wenger

    "Was very nice added the potato scallops of here with it."

    6 years ago

  • ropo831

    "Family loved this! I ended up leaving rolled chicken in the refrigerator for an hour. I’m still amazed at how they held their shape! Fried for 30 minutes on each side & they’re perfect!"

    7 years ago