Chicken Cordon Bleu For My Funny Valentine
A simple and delicious, yet elegant meal for any occasion.
Total Steps
22
Ingredients
13
Tools Needed
10
Ingredients
- 4 halves 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounce sliced Swiss cheese (4 to 6 slices)
- 4 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto or Black Forest ham
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence or Creole Seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup fine unseasoned dried bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons good dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonaise
Instructions
Step 1
Cut each piece of chicken in half horizontally and place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap.
Step 2
Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound out chicken to a 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 3
Place the 8 chicken pieces on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Mix mayonaise and dijon mustard and spread over chicken breasts.
Step 5
Divide cheese evenly between 4 pieces of chicken.
Step 6
Arrange prosciutto ham slices evenly over cheese; top with remaining 4 pieces of chicken.
Step 7
Tuck in any cheese or prosciutto ham that extends over the edges.
Step 8
Secure chicken pieces together using toothpicks along the edges to seal the edges.
Step 9
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Step 10
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Step 11
Place flour in a shallow dish; season with 1 tablespoon essence.
Step 12
In another shallow dish, mix together eggs and milk using a fork.
Step 13
Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish; season with remaining 2 teaspoons Essence.
Step 14
Dip a chicken bundle in flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 15
Dip chicken in egg mixture, followed by seasoned breadcrumbs; transfer to a plate.
Step 16
Repeat process with remaining chicken bundles.
Step 17
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 18
Place chicken bundles in skillet and cook, until browned on one side, about 4 minutes.
Step 19
Turn chicken and cook 2 minutes more.
Step 20
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and place in oven.
Step 21
Cook until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Step 22
Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.