Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Sauce Recipe Filipino Style
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Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dish that is popular all over the world. It is usually made with chicken breast, ham, and Swiss cheese. In this recipe, we will make a Filipino-style sauce to accompany the Chicken Cordon Bleu. The sauce is made with butter, onion, garlic, flour, milk, and cheese. It is creamy, savory, and perfect for dipping the chicken in.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is about 25 minutes.Ingredients
For the chicken:- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (any kind you like)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
- Bowls for flour, egg, and breadcrumbs
- Frying pan
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast, then roll up tightly.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs and coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, make the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft.
- Add the flour and whisk until combined.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add the grated cheese, and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or a heavy pan to pound the chicken. You can also use turkey or pork instead of chicken for this recipe. You can add herbs or spices to the flour or the breadcrumbs for extra flavor.Nutrition Info
This recipe serves 4. Each serving contains approximately:- Calories: 650
- Protein: 47g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
Recipes FAQ
Can I make this recipe ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the chicken and the sauce ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge. When you are ready to serve, reheat the chicken in the oven and the sauce on the stove. Can I freeze this recipe? Yes, you can freeze the chicken before baking it. When you are ready to cook, thaw it in the fridge overnight and then follow the recipe instructions.Recipe Tips
- Make sure to use a good quality cheese for the sauce, as it will affect the flavor.
- If you want a thicker sauce, you can add more flour.
- If you want a thinner sauce, you can add more milk.
- You can use any type of breadcrumbs you like, such as panko or seasoned breadcrumbs.
- You can serve the chicken with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
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