Gluten-free Chicken Cordon Bleu
Think this recipe is made only at a restaurant? Think again; you can make Chicken Cordon Bleu at home, it's way easier than you think, and it's totally gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 8-12 Slices Deli Style Ham
- 8-12 Slices Swiss Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ cup Water or Milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Stuff the Chicken
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Mix the seasonings into a small bowl and set it aside.
- Take your chicken breast and place it between pieces of parchment paper. Using the flat side of a meat mallet pound the chicken flat until it is an even thickness. I prefer mine to be about ¼ inch thick for this dish.
- Transfer the chicken to a piece of plastic wrap and season both sides.
- Layer the ham slices on top of the chicken. Then, layer the cheese slices on top of the ham.
- Carefully (using the plastic wrap to help) fold in the sides of the chicken and then roll it closed creating a chicken log. Wrap the plastic around tight and set them aside to assemble the remaining breasts.
- Place the wrapped chicken into the freezer for about an hour. Do NOT THAW the chicken before continuing.
Once the Chicken is Frozen
- Heat some light cooking oil in a shallow skillet over medium-high heat and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the chicken.
- Prepare the breadcrumbs if needed, place them into a shallow dish, and add the spices.
- In another shallow dish, place the eggs and about ½ c water (or milk if desired) and whisk until combined and the egg wash is ready.
- Carefully dip the chicken into the egg wash and then into the bread crumbs and set them aside.
- Place the chicken into the skillet and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes per side just until the breading is set on the chicken.
- Transfer the pan-fried chicken to a baking tray with a rack over it and put it into the oven until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Depending on the size of the chicken this can take about 30-45 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1347mgPotassium: 236mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 419IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 325mgIron: 1mg
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