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Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe That Impresses Every Time

This easy recipe for Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu is a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your family and friends every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese or Gruyère/Emmental for variation
  • 4-6 slices high-quality deli ham
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs regular breadcrumbs can be substituted
  • 1 large egg or 3 tbsp mayonnaise + 1.5 tbsp Dijon for binding
  • 2 tsp flour to combine with egg for binding
For the Sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tbsp flour
  • 1.25 cups milk whole milk recommended
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard for texture
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • meat mallet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even cooking.
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  3. Lay two slices of Swiss cheese and 2-3 slices of ham inside each butterflied chicken breast, then roll the chicken tightly and secure with toothpicks.
  4. Mix either the egg and flour or mayonnaise with Dijon to create a binding agent.
  5. Dip the rolled chicken in the binding mixture and coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Place the coated chicken rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour, whisk in milk, then mix in Dijon mustard and Parmesan.
  8. Once the chicken is golden, let it rest, slice, and serve with the creamy Dijon sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the breaded chicken before baking for extra crispiness. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.

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