Ina Garten Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
If you want to know the chicken cordon bleu recipe, you’re in the right place. Ina Garten's Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe is an homage to this classic dish that is sure to delight your family and friends. This dish takes the traditional components of chicken cordon bleu—chicken, ham, Swiss cheese—and adds a few unique touches.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 260kcal
Equipment
- sharp knife
- large frying pan
- plastic wrap
- Flat bowl
- heavy rolling pin
Ingredients
- 6 slices of Emmental cheese known for its nutty and mild flavor, melting into a luscious, velvety sauce.
- Salt and pepper to taste, allowing you to season the dish perfectly and enhance all the other flavors.
- 1 cup of dried breadcrumbs adding a crispy and satisfying texture to the dish when combined with the other ingredients.
- 4 tender and juicy chicken breasts providing the main protein element of the dish.
- 8 aromatic sage leaves infusing the dish with a fragrant and earthy essence.
- 2 large eggs at room temperature, ensuring a smooth and cohesive binding for the breadcrumbs.
- 4 slices of smoky savory smoked ham, adding a depth of flavor to the dish.
- 2/3 cup of unsalted butter contributing a rich and indulgent taste to the overall dish.
- 1/2 cup of plain flour perfect for creating a light and crispy coating for the chicken.
Instructions
- Begin by placing a single chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pounding it delicately but firmly with a rolling pin until it's flattened to an even ¼-inch thickness. Repeat this same process for the remaining piece of chicken.
- Now, prepare your ingredients in separate shallow bowls (or plates) - flour, sage leaves, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken roll-up into the flour first, then turn it over and dunk it in the egg mixture, making sure to evenly coat both sides. Finally, press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumbs to bind them together.
- Next, place a slice of smoked ham and Emmental cheese atop each piece of chicken. Carefully roll up the breasts, tucking in the ends to secure everything inside. Then, season the outsides of each cordon bleu with salt and pepper for an even more flavorful experience.
- Finally, melt a chunk of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add your chicken roll-ups. Cook them for 3 minutes on each side until they become golden brown on all sides.
Notes
- To ensure that your chicken breasts are evenly pounded, place each one between two sheets of plastic wrap before pounding it with a heavy rolling pin.
- Make sure you season the chicken rolls with salt and pepper before coating them in the flour, egg, and bread crumbs.
- Fry the chicken cordon bleu rolls in butter over medium heat for 3 minutes per side or until golden brown on all sides.
- If you don’t want to fry them, you can also bake the chicken cordon bleu rolls in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken cordon bleu cool slightly before cutting into it to serve. Enjoy!