05/09/2020
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu❤
INGREDIENTS:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each)
3-4 slices deli ham or sweet ham
3-4 slices cheese
Salt & pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon canola oil
For the Bechamel Sauce :
INGREDIENTS
2 cups of Fresh Milk
Parsley
½ Lemon
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
1 small Butter or margarine
3 tbsp. of Flour
1 tsp. Salt and pinch Pepper
Onion
Garlic
INSTRUCTIONS for Bechamel Sauce:
Mix the flour and butter to make white roux for thickening the sauce. Set aside
Sauté the onion and garlic in butter then add the milk. Low heat to avoid boiling.
Add salt, pepper, lemon, parmesan cheese. Mix well
Add the white roux to make a thickened sauce and stir well.
If the sauce is already thickened use strainer to sift the roux.
Lastly add chopped parsley.
Served with your favorite cordon bleu chicken.
Instructions: Chicken Cordon Bleu
1. If your chicken breast halves are small and weighs about 6 ounces then you just need to flatten them by pounding with a mallet to about 1/4 inch thickness. Now, if the chicken breast halves are large and thick, then you need to slice them horizontally before pounding.
2. You’ll end up with either 2 or 4 pieces of chicken breast to roll with.
3. Place a piece of pounded chicken breast on top of your clean cutting board or plate. Season the surface with salt and pepper. Top with a slice of ham then a slice of cheese. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with toothpicks.
4. You’ll need three separate bowls to dredge the chicken rolls with. First bowl contains the flour, another bowl the beaten egg and the third bowl has the breadcrumbs or panko crumbs.
5. Dip chicken in the flour, then egg wash, then roll in the breadcrumbs.
6. Heat oil in a small skillet and brown chicken on all sides including the ends. Transfer to a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes. Discard toothpicks. Slice chicken rolls to about 1/2 inch thick pieces. Transfer to a serving dish.
8. Drizzle over chicken rolls or serve on the side.
Enjoy!