Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

 

 Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts

• 4 slices ham

• 4 slices cheese (Swiss or mozzarella)

• 1 cup bread crumbs

• 1/2 cup maida / all-purpose flour

• 1 egg

• Salt and black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Oil or butter for cooking

• Toothpicks

 Step-by-Step Recipe

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken

1. Cut each chicken breast horizontally to make a thin fillet.

2. Cover with plastic and gently flatten using a rolling pin.

2️⃣ Add Filling

1. Place ham slice on chicken.

2. Add cheese slice on top.

3. Roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.

3️⃣ Coat the Chicken

Prepare 3 bowls:

• Bowl 1: Flour + salt + pepper

• Bowl 2: Beaten egg

• Bowl 3: Bread crumbs

Dip chicken roll in this order:
Flour → Egg → Bread crumbs

4️⃣ Cook

Option 1: Fry

• Heat oil in a pan.

• Fry chicken rolls on medium heat 8–10 minutes until golden.

Option 2: Bake (healthier)

• Preheat oven 180°C

• Bake 25–30 minutes.

Simple Cream Sauce (Optional but Amazing)

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp flour

• 1 cup milk

• Salt & pepper

• Little grated cheese

Cook butter + flour → add milk → stir until thick → add cheese.

Pour over the chicken before serving.

  Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes

• Garlic bread

• Salad