Chicken Cordon Blue (Not Bleu)

Prepared by: Beth & Craig Dinner Date:  5/21/05

Ingredients:

 
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4 whole boneless chicken breast with skin (about 1 pound), halved

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8 sticks of Saga Blue Cheese (each 2 by 1/2 by 1/2-inch)

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8 thin slices of cooked ham (each 4 by 4 inches)

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1/2 Cup Seasoned flour

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1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs

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2 Eggs

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1 Tbs Butter

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Olive Oil

Prepares 4 servings

Preparation time: 30 minutes total

Chill time: 1 Hour

Directions:
bulletSlice and trim chicken breasts then pound to make them thinner.
bulletDry with Paper towels.
bulletPlace Blue Cheese and Ham on one of the pieces of pounded chicken breast and cover with a second piece.
bulletDredge in seasoned flour, and set aside on cooling tray for 10 minutes.
bulletStir eggs with a small amount of milk and olive oil.
bulletDip cutlets into egg and then cover with seasoned bread crumbs.
bulletSet aside on cooling tray for 10 minutes.  (This is called bonded breading).
bulletAt this stage you my put the breaded Chicken Breasts in the refrigerator and keep for a day or two.
bulletIn a saute pan, melt butter and add olive oil until hot.
bulletPlace Breaded Chicken Breast(s) in oil and saute for about 2 1/2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
bulletYou may serve immediately, or, refrigerate and heat up in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, at a later time.

 

 

    

  Reference:  Brian Perry

 

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