Cordon Bleu Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 chicken breasts, no skin or bones.
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Salt and black pepper for seasoning.
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1 tablespoon onion powder.
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1 tablespoon garlic powder.
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16 slices of Swiss cheese.
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Half a pound of thin ham slices.
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Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying.
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1 cup plain flour.
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4 beaten eggs.
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2 cups panko-style breadcrumbs.
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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3 tablespoons flour.
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2 cups of milk.
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1/4 cup Dijon mustard.
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle chicken with black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Cover chicken with cling film and pound until it's about half an inch thick.
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Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast, repeat this layering.
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Wrap each chicken piece tightly in plastic wrap, twist the ends, and chill for 30 minutes.
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Heat your oil to 325°F. Put flour, egg, and panko in shallow dishes to set up your coating station.
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Dip each rolled chicken in flour, then egg, and then coat it in breadcrumbs.
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Fry each for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. If needed, finish cooking in an oven at 325°F to ensure it hits 165°F internally.
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Melt butter and cook garlic. Stir in flour, add milk, and let it thicken. Mix in mustard, Parmesan, and adjust seasoning.
# Notes:
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Chill wrapped chicken for easier coating.
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Keep oil at the right temperature while frying.
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You can prepare the sauce in advance.