Name: Cordon bleu
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 personnes
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast(s); 2 slice(s) of ham; 100 g cheese; 100 g wheat flour; 2 egg(s); 120 g breadcrumbs; 40 g unsalted butter; salt; pepper; vegetable oil

Recipe

40 min Easy ≈ 3,02 € / serving

Estimated total cost for 4 personnes: 12,10 € — average indicative prices

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Servings

4 personnes

Ingredients

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Preparing the ingredients:

2Lay the chicken cutlets on a cutting board and flatten with a rolling pin to make them thinner.
3Season the cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
4Cut the ham slices in half.
5Cut the cheese into thin slices.

Preparing the cordons bleus:

6On half of each cutlet, place a slice of ham and cheese.
7Fold the other half of the cutlet over the filling to close it.
8In a shallow dish, beat the eggs.
9In another shallow dish, put the flour.
10In a third shallow dish, put the breadcrumbs.
11Dip each cordon bleu first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs, making sure it is well coated at each step.

Cooking the cordons bleus:

12In a pan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
13Pan-fry the cordons bleus on each side until golden (about 2 minutes per side).
14Transfer the cordons bleus to a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.

About this dish

Cordon bleu is a classic dish of European cuisine, particularly renowned in the French culinary tradition. It consists of a veal, chicken, or turkey cutlet, flattened and rolled around a filling of ham and cheese, most often Gruyère or Emmental. This preparation is then breaded with beaten eggs and breadcrumbs, then fried until golden and crispy. Originating from Switzerland, cordon bleu gained popularity in France in the mid-20th century. Today, this dish is enjoyed in many countries for its rich taste and satisfying texture.