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Golden fried chicken cordon bleu with salad and fries
Classic crispy stuffed chicken breast

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Cordon Bleu means 'Blue Ribbon', originally a mark of excellence. The essence is technique: sealing melted cheese and juicy ham inside meat so it doesn't leak, all under a crispy crust. It's a 'surprise' dish where the first cut is the best part.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Meat Mallet: To thin the chicken.
  • Plastic Wrap: Protects meat during pounding.
  • Toothpicks: To seal edges (optional).
  • Deep Skillet: For frying.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Butterfly the chicken breasts or cut into 4 pieces. Cover with plastic wrap and pound thin.

Tip: Wrap prevents tearing, keeping the fillet whole for stuffing.
2 ✓

Salt and pepper both sides. Place ham and cheese in the center.

Tip: Fold the ham around the cheese to create a leak-proof packet.
3 ✓

Fold the chicken over or roll up tight. Press edges to seal.

Tip: Secure with toothpicks if needed, but remember to remove them!
4 ✓

Breading station: 1. Flour, 2. Beaten salted eggs, 3. Breadcrumbs. Coat in this order.

Tip: Press the crumbs on firmly to seal the deal.
5 ✓

Heat oil in skillet to medium. Add chicken.

Tip: Oil should come halfway up the chicken. Too cold = greasy; too hot = burnt.
6 ✓

Fry 4-5 mins per side until golden.

Tip: Use tongs to turn gently to avoid piercing the crust.
7 ✓

Drain on paper towels. Rest 2-3 minutes.

Tip: Resting prevents the cheese from gushing out immediately upon cutting.

Recipe FAQ

The cheese leaked out.
You didn't seal edges well or the coating had a hole. Double breading can help!
Raw inside, burnt outside.
Oil was too hot. Fry over medium heat so heat reaches the center before the crumbs burn.

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 4 slices Ham (high quality)
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese (or Gruyère)
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs (or Panko)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying)