Gordon Ramsay's Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
This Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe is crispy, creamy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless
- 8 slices turkey ham or chicken ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese or mozzarella
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Place chicken on a board. Cover and pound gently until thin and flat.
Season the Meat
- Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides of each chicken piece.
Add Ham
- Place two slices of ham on each flattened chicken breast evenly.
Add Cheese
- Place cheese slices on top of the ham for a creamy center.
Roll the Chicken
- Roll tightly from one side. Tuck edges to keep filling inside.
Chill the Rolls
- Place rolls in fridge for ten minutes to help them stay firm.
Prepare Coating Bowls
- Place flour in one bowl. Whisk eggs and milk in another bowl.
Add Breadcrumbs
- Mix breadcrumbs with paprika in a shallow plate for coating.
Coat with Flour
- Roll each chicken in flour. Shake off extra flour gently.
Dip in Egg
- Dip floured chicken into egg mixture. Coat all sides evenly.
Cover with Crumbs
- Roll in breadcrumbs. Press gently to stick coating well.
Heat the Pan
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan until hot.
Fry the Chicken
- Fry rolls until golden on all sides. Turn gently with tongs.
Transfer to Oven
- Place on baking tray. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes.
Rest Before Cutting
- Let rest five minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Use toothpicks to hold rolls tight.
- Use panko for extra crispy coating.
- Add mustard inside for sharp flavor.
- Use smoked cheese for deeper taste.
- Use turkey instead of chicken.
- Bake instead of fry for lighter version.
- Air-fry for healthy option.
- Add herbs to breadcrumbs.
- Use Parmesan in coating.
- Slice thick for better presentation.