Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu (Baked or Fried)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
684 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu (Baked or Fried)
Description
This Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe turns simple ingredients into a composed dish where boneless, skinless chicken breasts are flattened to a quarter-inch thickness, seasoned, and layered with slices of ham and Swiss cheese. Each breast is rolled tightly to seal in the ham and cheese, then coated in flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs for a crunchy crust after cooking.
The recipe offers two preparation methods: frying the chicken in hot vegetable oil yields a golden, crisp breading, while baking in the oven provides a cooked-through option with less oil. For frying, maintaining oil temperature ensures even cooking and avoids soggy breading. For baking, a preheated oven and parchment or greased pan help achieve a nice crust.
An optional creamy Dijon mustard sauce made with butter, milk, mustard, and brown sugar elegantly pairs with the chicken, balancing richness and acidity. The assembled dish suits serving as a main course for a dinner or special occasion. Finishing in an air fryer is also suggested for a crisp result with less oil.
Preheating the air fryer and lightly spraying the chicken ensures even browning. The dish is cooked until an internal temperature of 165°F assures food safety, and leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
Ingredients
Chicken Cordon Bleu
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ham thin slices
- 8 swiss cheese thin slices
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup bread crumbs plain
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil , for frying
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Working one at a time, place chicken breast between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use a mallet to pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Roll up tightly.
- Spread flour onto one plate, and bread crumbs out onto another. In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg with 1 tablespoon water.
- Roll stuffed chicken in flour to coat. Dip in egg mixture, and then roll in bread crumbs to coat.
FRYING
- Heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place chicken in oil and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Monitor the temperature of the oil and adjust heat as necessary to maintain near 350 degrees.
BAKING
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13 pan or baking sheet.
- Place the prepared chicken onto the pan. Spray the tops lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until all specks of white are absorbed. Pour in milk and whisk in dijon mustard, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Continue to whisk until sauce is thickened, which should only take a couple of minutes.
- Serve over cooked chicken cordon bleu.
Notes
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F before cooking to ensure even crisping.
- Lightly spray the chicken with nonstick or olive oil spray for better browning in the air fryer.
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for safe doneness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 684 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1breast | |
| Calories | 684kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1776mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 788mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 415mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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