Chicken Cordon Bleu For My Funny Valentine
By: Carla
Published: Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 11:38am

Ingredients




4 (6- ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 ½ pounds)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese (4 to 6 slices)
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or Black Forest ham
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon tablespoon plus 2 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

Preparation

1 Cut each piece of chicken in half horizontally and place each piece between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. 2 Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound out to a 1/4-inch thickness. 3 Place the 8 chicken pieces on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 4 Mix mayonaise and dijon mustard and spread over chicken breasts. 5 Divide cheese evenly between 4 pieces of chicken. 6 Arrange prosciutto ham slices evenly over cheese; top with remaining 4 pieces of chicken. 7 Tuck in any cheese or prosciutto ham that extends over the edges. 8 Secure chicken pieces together using toothpicks along the edges to seal the edges. 9 Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 10 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. 11 Place flour in a shallow dish; season with 1 tablespoon essence. 12 In another shallow dish, mix together eggs and milk using a fork. 13 Place bread crumbs in a third shallow dish; season with remaining 2 teaspoons Essence. 14 Dip a chicken bundle in flour, shaking off any excess. 15 Dip chicken in egg mixture, followed by seasoned breadcrumbs; transfer to a plate. 16 Repeat process with remaining chicken bundles. 17 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 18 Place chicken bundles in skillet and cook, until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. 19 Turn chicken and cook 2 minutes more 20 Transfer to prepared baking sheet and place in oven. 21 Cook until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. 22 Remove toothpicks and serve immediately.

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A simple and delicious, yet elegant meal for any occasion.