Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with a Crispy Golden Crust
Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe with a Crispy Golden Crust – an easy, delicious dinner with melty cheese, smoky turkey, and golden breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
Chicken & filling
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 thin slices of smoked turkey or beef pastrami
- 6 thin slices of cheese (like Swiss or mozzarella)
Coating
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Provence herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Cooking
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness so they cook evenly and roll up nicely.
- Brush each piece with mustard, season with salt and pepper, then layer on the smoked turkey and cheese.
- Roll the chicken tightly and set it aside while you prep the coating.
- Mix the flour and smoked paprika, then dust the chicken rolls lightly using a sieve or your fingers.
- Dip each roll into the beaten egg, then coat it fully in the breadcrumb mixture with herbs and garlic salt.
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the chicken rolls on all sides until golden.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and the cheese is melted.