Chicken Cordon Bleu

Friday night calls for something special.  Chicken Cordon Bleu with mashed cauliflower (in lieu of mashed potatoes) and roasted asparagus is perfect for watching The Profit on the couch with my husband.  We love watching shows about entrepreneurs.  Marcus Lemonis is my favorite because he truly cares about people.  Check it out.  And check out this recipe! 

 

INGREDIENTS

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4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
4 thin slices deli ham (I use Oscar Mayer)
1/2 pound Gruyere, grated
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt & pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
Extra-virgin olive oil

 

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Tuck in the sides of the breast and roll up tight like a jellyroll inside the plastic wrap. Squeeze the log gently to seal and twist both ends tight to form a nice log. Repeat with remaining chicken.  Season the flour with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the bread crumbs with thyme, garlic and kosher salt, pepper, and melted butter. The butter will help the crust brown. Beat together the eggs and season so the flour, the eggs and the crumbs are all seasoned.
  • Remove the plastic wrap. Lightly dust the chicken with flour, dip in the egg mixture and gently coat in the bread crumbs. Lightly coat a baking pan with olive oil and carefully transfer the roulades onto it. Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  • Lay the chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove the top sheet of plastic and lay 2 slices of ham neatly over the top to cover the breast and sprinkle a quarter of the cheese over the ham.
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