Homemade Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu

Homemade Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu
 Serves 4
 Preparation: 25 min / Cooking: 25 min

 Ingredients:
4 very thin chicken cutlets

4 slices of cooked or smoked ham

4 slices of cheese (Emmental, Comté, or mozzarella)

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt, pepper

For the coating:
Flour

2 beaten eggs

Breadcrumbs

Cooking oil (sunflower or rapeseed)

 Preparation steps:
Prepare the cutlets 
Flatten the cutlets well between two sheets of baking paper using a rolling pin to make them very thin. Season with salt and pepper.

Fill and roll 
Place a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, and a little chopped parsley on each cutlet. Roll tightly like a Swiss roll, then secure with toothpicks or tie them with string if necessary.

Bread the rolls 
Coat each roll in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in breadcrumbs. Press lightly to ensure they adhere well.

Cooking 
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Brown the rolls on all sides over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Finish cooking in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes until the inside is nice and hot and the cheese is melted.

Serving 
Let rest for 2 minutes, then slice diagonally for a beautiful presentation. Serve with a green salad, grilled vegetables, or homemade fries.

 Time-saving tip:
Prepare the rolls in advance and store them in the refrigerator before baking. You can even freeze them raw (already breaded).

 Ingredient swap:
No ham? Replace it with coppa or spinach for a lighter version.

 Cooking tip:
For a crispy but not too greasy result, start in a pan for color, then finish cooking in a fan-assisted oven.