The Best Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe For Two

Cordon bleu, also known as schnitzel cordon bleu, has its origins in Switzerland. It is a dish that involves wrapping meat around cheese (or incorporating a cheese filling), followed by breading and either pan-frying or deep-frying.

The traditional method of preparing cordon bleu consists of placing the meat as the bottom layer, then adding a slice of ham on top, and finally topping it with cheese. Afterward, the meat is breaded and fried. When the dish includes chicken, it is referred to as chicken cordon bleu, highlighting the use of chicken as the meat component.

In the recipe I’m sharing today, I present an alternative approach where the chicken is rolled into a roulade rather than being placed flat. Personally, I find that the presentation of rolled chicken cordon bleu is more visually appealing compared to the flat version. What are your thoughts on this?

Makes two servings

• 2 pieces of chicken breasts
• 10g of Gruyere Cheese – sliced
• 15g of Ham
• 30g of bread crumb
• 5g garlic
• 1g thyme
• 20g bread flour
• 1 egg

1. Butterfly the chicken breast and then flatten it out to approximately 2 cm thick
2. Season the chicken breasts using salt and pepper
3. Place the chicken breasts on a piece of clingfilm, then place the cheese and ham in the middle of the chicken breasts. Roll the chicken breasts up tight
4. Place in the fridge/ blast chiller and let it set
5. To prepare the breadcrumbs, mix in the thyme an garlic
6. Once set, coat the dipped chicken in flour first, then egg wash and finally in the breadcrumbs
7. Pan fry chicken roll until golden brown on each side. I pan fried mine around 12 minutes, 2-3 minutes on each side while turning. Depending on the size of your chicken breast and thickness of your roll, you may need to adjust the time of cooking.
8. Let the chicken rest after pan frying. Cut into slices and serve.

• As an alternative, the chicken cordon bleu can be cooked in two different ways. One option is to roast it in the oven at around 180°C for approximately 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can choose to deep fry it for about 10 to 12 minutes at a temperature of 160°C.
• The inclusion of cheese in the center of the chicken cordon bleu can make it quite rich and substantial. To balance the flavors, it is recommended to serve it with a light and tangy sauce, such as salsa verde.
• In my particular case, since I couldn’t find gruyere cheese at my local supermarket, I opted to substitute it with white cheddar cheese.

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