Cordon bleu is a delicious dish that will delight meat and cheese lovers alike. Easy to prepare, it can be paired with a simple salad or a gratin for a heartier meal. Here’s a straightforward recipe to make this treat at home.
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
Chicken breasts: 4 fillets
Ham: 4 slices of Herta ham (Gold Circle)
Emmental cheese: 8 slices of emmental or hamburger cheese
Egg: 1 egg
Breadcrumbs: breadcrumbs
Salt: salt or fine salt
Pepper: pepper
Equipment
Paring knife
Cutting board
Frying pan
Rolling pin
Preparation
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 16 minutes
- Cut the chicken fillets in half without separating them completely.
- Flatten them using a rolling pin.
- Season the fillets with salt, then place a slice of ham on one half of each fillet, followed by 2 slices of cheese.
- Fold the fillet over to close it.
- Dust the fillets with flour.
- Beat an egg in a shallow dish.
- Dip the cordon bleus in the egg, coating all sides.
- Roll them in breadcrumbs to coat well.
- Cook them in an oiled frying pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
- Finish cooking in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 12 minutes.
Tips
You can enjoy this cordon bleu with a fresh salad or a cauliflower gratin for a more substantial side dish.
Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your tastes! Enjoy your meal!
