Crispy & Juicy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Juicy, cheesy, and wrapped in crispy bacon—this Chicken Cordon Bleu is easier than you think and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
Chicken Rolls:
- 2 large chicken breast fillets 300–350 g total
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 Emmental cheese 80–100g total
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Breading:
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 80 g breadcrumbs
For Cooking:
- Oil for frying or butter + oil mix
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound with a meat hammer until thin and even (5–7 mm).
- Season: Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. No salt needed.
- Add Bacon and Cheese: Lay bacon slices over the chicken and place a stick of Emmental cheese in the center.
- Fold Ends and Roll: Fold left and right ends slightly inward, roll tightly using plastic wrap, twist ends like a candy wrapper, and chill 10–15 min.
- Bread the Chicken: Remove plastic wrap, roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry in oil over medium heat for 10–15 min, turning carefully, or bake at 180°C / 350°F for 25–30 min until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest 3–5 min, then slice to reveal melted cheese and juicy center.
Notes
Notes / Tips
- Each chicken roll can be sliced into 2–3 pieces, giving 4–6 servings in total.
- For extra crispiness, mix a little parmesan into the breadcrumbs.
- Keep the roll tight to avoid cheese leakage during cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 915kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 75gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 368mgSodium: 1087mgPotassium: 1163mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 719IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 271mgIron: 5mg
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