Everyone needs a recipe for classic chicken cordon bleu because this essential dish is great for so many occasions.
Crispy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying, this retro recipe deserves a standing spot in your recipe rotation.
Plus, once you get one bundle made, the rest come together very easily.
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Learn how to make chicken cordon bleu, and surprise yourself with this “fancy” dish made easy.
Why Is It Called Chicken Cordon Bleu?
Trust meits quite the delight!
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To avoid a soggy coating, reheat the leftovers in the oven or an air fryer until warmed through.
you could use the microwave in a pinch, but the breadcrumbs will likely be mushy.
What Makes This Chicken Cordon Bleu Special?
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This recipe will make you change your mind.
Ingredients
4(7-oz.
)Swiss cheese slices, each cut into 3 strips
4(1-oz.)
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Place an oven-safe wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet, and set aside.
Place chicken between 2 pieces of parchment paper; use a rolling pin to flatten to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Make chicken bundles:
Place chicken breasts, smooth sides down, on a plate.
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Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.
Stir remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper into panko.
Working with 1 chicken breast at a time, dredge in flour, and shake off excess.
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Dip in egg, letting excess drip off.
Dredge in panko to coat, pressing to adhere.
Place on prepared wire rack.
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Return chicken to prepared rack.
Bake chicken:
Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove from oven; lightly sprinkle with additional salt.
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Remove and discard wooden picks.
Serve chicken with Herby Dijonnaise.
eachkosher saltandblack pepperin a bowl.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- TOTAL 5 MIN.
