Saturday, June 6, 2015

Aunt Kim's Chicken Cordon Bleu

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 thin slices prosciutto di parma
1/2 lb. gruyere, grated
1/4 C. flour
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 C. panko bread crumbs
4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
1 clove garlic, peeled and freshly minced
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
2 eggs
extra-virgin olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 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.

3. Remove the top sheet of plastic and lay 1 slice of prosciutto neatly over the top to cover the breast.

4. Sprinkle a quarter of the cheese over the prosciutto. 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 to form a nice log. Repeat with remaining chicken.

5. Season the flour with salt and pepper. Mix the bread crumbs with thyme, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, and melted butter. The butter will help the crust brown.

6. Beat together the eggs and season so the flour, the eggs, and the crumbs are all seasoned.

7. Remove the plastic wrap. Lightly dust the chicken with flour, dip the egg mixture and gently coat in the bread crumbs.

8. Lightly coat a baking pan with olive oil and carefully transfer the roulades onto it.

9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.

10. Cut into pinwheels to serve.

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