Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Prep. 15 mins
Cooking 20 mins
Serving 4

INGREDIENTS Measurements

  Chicken

4 fresh chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
salt and pepper
4 slices smoked turkey
4 slices emmentale cheese
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cups breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons oil

  Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup heavy cream
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped + more for garnishing

METHOD

   Chicken

  • Butterfly chicken breasts using a sharp knife, season with salt and pepper.
  • On one side of the butterflied breast, layer a turkey slice followed by a cheese slice. Fold the other side over the filling, pressing edges to seal.
  • Repeat with the rest of chicken breasts.
  • Dredge stuffed breasts in flour, coat with eggs, then with breadcrumbs.
  • Preheat oven to 200 Degrees Celsius.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, place chicken until golden from both sides.
  • Arrange chicken on a baking tray and cook in the oven for 7 - 10 minutes or until fully cooked.

  Sauce

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stir in flour and cream.
  • Whisk constantly to avoid lumps formation.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and season to taste.
  • Serve chicken Cordon Bleu with the sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

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