Chicken Cordon Bleu*

By Roger829

Ingredients

• chicken breasts 4 skinless, and boneless
• prosciutto ham 4 slices thin
• gruyére cheese 1/2 pound grated
• flour 1/4 cup
• panko bread crumbs 1 cups
• thyme 4 sprigs fresh
• garlic 1 clove finely minced
• butter, unsalted 2 tablespoons melted
• eggs 2
• salt and pepper to taste
• olive oil virgin

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°
Lay the chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
Using the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
Remove the top sheet of plastic and lay a slice of ham over one of the chicken breast neatly to cover, sprinkle a quarter of the cheese over the ham.
Tuck in the sides of the breast and roll up tight like a jellyroll inside the plastic wrap.
Squeeze the log gently to seal and twist both ends tight to form a nice log. Repeat with remaining chicken
Season the flour with salt and pepper.
Mix bread crumbs, thyme, garlic, with salt and pepper, and melted butter. The butter will help the crust to brown.
Beat together the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
Remove the plastic wrap, lightly dust the chicken with flour, dip into the egg mixture and gently coat in the bread crumbs.
Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil and carefully transfer the chicken onto it.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.