Chicken Cordon Bleu Classic (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy chicken wrapped around savory ham and Swiss cheese with a golden, crispy crust and melty center.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main Components

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 200g each)
02 - 4 slices of quality ham (about 80g total)
03 - 4 slices Swiss cheese (about 80g total)

→ Breading and Coating

04 - 60g plain flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 15ml milk
07 - 60g panko bread crumbs
08 - 40g traditional bread crumbs
09 - 20g finely grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs

→ Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
13 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ To Cook

15 - 30g unsalted butter

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness of approximately 1.5 cm using a meat mallet.
02 - With a sharp knife, carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, without cutting all the way through. Season the inside and outside with salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread Dijon mustard inside each pocket.
03 - Layer a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese inside each pocket. Gently press to compact the filling and secure the openings with toothpicks if required.
04 - Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour; one with beaten eggs mixed with milk; and one with a combination of panko, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and dried herbs. Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture.
05 - Melt butter in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add prepared chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is fully cooked.
06 - Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Present hot, ideally with complementary sides.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For a crisper crust, allow breaded chicken breasts to chill uncovered in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking.
02 - Ensure even thickness by gently pounding the chicken so cooking and stuffing are uniform.

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