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Gordon Ramsay Chicken Cordon Bleu – Crispy, Cheesy & Flavorful

Gordon Ramsay Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe
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Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu is a breaded, pan-fried, and oven-finished chicken dish filled with ham and Swiss or Gruyère cheese. The chicken is pounded thin, stuffed, rolled, coated in breadcrumbs, and cooked to golden perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a gooey, cheesy center.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices ham (prosciutto or deli ham works too)
  • 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika (for color and flavor)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Flatten the chicken – Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to ¼-inch thickness using a mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Season and layer – Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Place two slices of ham and two slices of cheese on each flattened chicken breast.
  3. Roll tightly – Carefully roll up the chicken from one end to the other, tucking in the sides to seal the filling. Secure with toothpicks if needed.

Bread the Chicken:

  1. Set up a breading station – Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs with Dijon mustard in another, and panko mixed with Parmesan in a third.
  2. Coat the chicken – Roll each stuffed chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, then panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.

Cook the Chicken:

  1. Sear the chicken – Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Finish in the oven – Transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) internally.

Serve Immediately:

  1. Rest and slice – Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-chicken-cordon-bleu/