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Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu – Crispy breaded cutlet stuffed with savory ham and melted Swiss Gruyere
Tender chicken breasts pounded thin, brushed with Dijon mustard, rolled with savory ham and melted Gruyere cheese, coated in a crisp golden breadcrumb crust.
Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Boneless skinless chicken breast600 g
- Thinly sliced ham120 g
- Sliced Gruyere or Swiss cheese120 g
- Dijon mustard20 g
- All-purpose flour50 g
- Fresh eggs, beaten2 piece
- Crisp golden breadcrumbs100 g
- Olive oil for pan-searing30 ml
- Fine salt4 g
- Ground black pepper2 g
Preparation Steps
1
Butterfly each chicken breast and gently pound between sheets of plastic wrap using a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 6-8 mm. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Thoroughly wash hands, board, and utensils after handling raw poultry to prevent cross-contamination.
2
Lightly brush the inside surface of each chicken cutlet with Dijon mustard, then layer with slices of ham and Gruyere cheese. Roll up tightly and secure the edges with wooden toothpicks.
3
Set up a standard breading station with three shallow bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each stuffed roll in flour, dip into egg wash, and coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken rolls for 2-3 minutes per side until evenly golden and crisp all around.
6 min timer
5
Transfer seared cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 14-16 minutes until fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F) and the cheese center is melted and bubbling. Remove toothpicks before serving.
15 min timer
Ensure the internal core temperature reaches at least 74°C (165°F) using a food thermometer before serving.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Traditional European Culinary Heritage (Public Domain) (Gustivela Open Culinary Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain / CC0 1.0 Universal • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
