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Gordon Ramsay's Cordon Bleu

A delicious twist on a classic dish, this Gordon Ramsay Cordon Bleu features savory ham and melted Swiss cheese wrapped in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 small small chicken breasts (180–210g each)
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4–6 slices ham (about 75g)
  • to taste Salt and pepper

For Coating

  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1½ Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs for coating
  • 2 tsp plain flour for dredging
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for dredging

For the Sauce

  • 1½ Tbsp butter
  • 1½ Tbsp flour for sauce
  • 1¼ cups milk (300ml)
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard for sauce
  • 3 Tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper for sauce

For Preparation

  • Toothpicks to seal the chicken pockets

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spread panko on a tray, spray with oil, and bake for 3 minutes until golden.
  • Cut a pocket into each chicken breast. Stuff with cheese and ham, then seal firmly with toothpicks. Season the exterior with salt and pepper.

Coating and Baking

  • For the easy method, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, spread over chicken, and press into panko. For the dredge method, dip chicken in a mixture of whisked egg and flour, then coat with panko.
  • Place on a lined tray, spray with oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (75°C) and the crust is golden. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Making the Sauce

  • Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Add Dijon mustard and parmesan cheese, then simmer for 2–3 minutes until creamy. Season to taste.

Serving

  • Plate the chicken, spooning the sauce over the top or serving it on the side.

Notes

Make sure to seal the chicken pockets well with toothpicks to prevent the cheese from leaking out while cooking. Don't skip toasting the panko; it adds a nice crunch to the final dish. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for more even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword chicken recipe, Comfort Food, Cordon Bleu, Dinner Recipe, Gordon Ramsay
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