Gordon Ramsay's Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Classic comfort food feels special when prepared carefully. Crispy coatings always create excitement at dinner. Juicy chicken brings satisfaction to every bite.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 8 slices smoked ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Olive oil for frying
- Butter small amount
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally.
- Pound chicken evenly under plastic wrap.
- Season chicken lightly with salt.
- Add pepper evenly across surfaces.
- Layer ham over flattened chicken.
- Place cheese slices on ham.
- Roll chicken tightly into logs.
- Secure rolls firmly with plastic wrap.
- Chill rolls for fifteen minutes.
- Prepare flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge chicken in flour evenly.
- Dip chicken into beaten eggs.
- Coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil and butter in skillet.
- Fry until golden on all sides.
- Transfer to baking tray with rack.
- Bake until fully cooked inside.
- Rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Chill rolls to prevent cheese leakage.
- Pound chicken evenly for consistent cooking.
- Use panko for extra crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet.
- Rest chicken before slicing.