Description
A quick and easy chicken cordon bleu recipe inspired by Gordon Ramsay, featuring a crispy double-breaded crust with melty Swiss cheese and savory ham inside. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (around 100 g)
- 4 thin slices ham (about 100 g), deli ham or prosciutto
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (150 g)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Lay the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
- Sprinkle both sides of each breast with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of Swiss cheese on each flattened breast. Starting at the narrow end, carefully roll the chicken up tightly, tucking in the sides to prevent cheese from leaking.
- Secure the rolls with toothpicks if needed.
- Set up breading stations: place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in a second, and combine panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese in a third.
- Dredge each roll first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps once more for extra crunch.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken rolls seam-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.
- Transfer the browned rolls to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use moderate heat to avoid burning the crust before the chicken cooks through. Double breading helps keep the cheese inside and creates a crispier crust. Rest the chicken after cooking to keep juices and cheese inside. For gluten-free, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko. Baking at 400°F for 25-30 minutes is a lower-fat alternative but less crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
Keywords: chicken cordon bleu, crispy chicken, Gordon Ramsay recipe, easy chicken recipe, breaded chicken, Swiss cheese, ham, panko breadcrumbs