Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu

Name: Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 chicken cutlets; 4 slices of cooked ham; 4 slices of Emmental; 60 g of flour; 2 eggs; 120 g of breadcrumbs; salt; pepper; vegetable oil (for cooking)

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Chicken cordon bleu is a breaded chicken cutlet folded around ham and cheese. 🧀 It is cooked in a skillet or in the oven. The cheese should be fully melted in the center.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.75

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

cordon bleus

Estimated cost €7.00

Equipment

Skillet
Spatula
Oven(optional)
Dinner plate
Paper towels
Toothpicks

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 350 °F if you want to bake them instead of cooking them in a skillet.

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Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.

Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each cutlet.

Roll the chicken cutlets up and secure them with toothpicks.

Dip each roll in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs, making sure they are well coated.

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Brown the chicken rolls on each side until golden and crispy (about per side).

If using the oven, transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for until cooked through.

Once cooked, remove the toothpicks and let them rest on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

380kcal

Protein36 g37%
Carbs20 g21%
Fat18 g42%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a crispy variation, you can add crushed cornflakes to the breadcrumbs for an even tastier texture! 🌟

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well. Raw or cooked, up to 2-3 months in individual freezer bags. Thaw before cooking or reheating.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Once cooked, keeps 2 to 3 days at most in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Prepare and bread the cordon bleus the day before, and cook just before eating for the best crispiness.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven: 15-20 min at 180°C (helps restore crispiness). Air fryer: 10-15 min at 170°C. Microwave: not recommended (softens the breading).

Variations

Replace the Emmental with Gruyère.
Finish cooking in the oven at 180 °C for 15 to 20 minutes instead of in the skillet.
Serve with fries, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting the toothpicks: hold the chicken rolls closed so the cheese doesn't escape.
Breading in the wrong order: dip in flour first, then beaten eggs, then breadcrumbs, for an even coating.
Serving without draining: remove the toothpicks and set the cordon bleus on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a good homemade chicken cordon bleu?

Season the cutlets, top them with a slice of ham and a slice of cheese, roll them up, and secure them with toothpicks. Bread them in flour, beaten eggs, and then breadcrumbs before browning them.

How do you bread a cordon bleu?

Dip each roll in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in breadcrumbs, making sure it is well coated all over. This order gives an even, crispy coating.

Should you cook a cordon bleu in a skillet or in the oven?

Both work: in a skillet, brown them for about 5 minutes on each side. In the oven, transfer them to a baking dish afterward and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 180 °C, until cooked through.

What cheese should you use for a cordon bleu?

This recipe uses sliced Emmental, which melts well inside the rolled chicken. Gruyère works too. The cheese should be fully melted in the center when served.