Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu
Description
Dive into cheesy decadence with this Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe! It's a fun twist on the classic, turning pounded chicken breasts into flavor pockets overflowing with melty cheese and smoked Roast Beef. Each bite is a symphony of textures, from the crispy golden crust to the juicy chicken and gooey cheese. Best of all, it's surprisingly easy to prepare, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Marinade
For the Breading Seasoning
For the Cordon Bleu Filling
Instructions
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Pound each piece of chicken out to an even thickness between two sheets of plastic bag using the flat side of a meat mallet. Pound gently to not tear the chicken.
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Season the chicken with mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands.
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In a bowl, add breadcrumbs and season with dried basil, salt, pepper, and shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese.
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In another bowl, whisk 3 eggs together.
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Place each chicken piece on a flat surface and spread some basil pesto sauce, add roast beef, a cheddar cheese slice, and some shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Wrap tightly and secure with toothpicks. Repeat with all chicken pieces.
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Dip into the whisked eggs. Coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
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Deep fry in hot oil until golden.