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Grilled Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu

Grilled Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu is a simple version of a Chicken Kiev. The chicken is pounded flat and filled with a lovely gruyere and ham filling and then folded over to seal. When you cut into the chicken, the cheese has melted and the ham is perfect. Serve as a main dish with everything from chips to seasonal vegetables to a salad. It is very versatile and ready in 20 minutes.

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Grilled Chicken Breasts Cordon Bleu

A cordon bleu or schnitzel cordon bleu is a dish of meat wrapped around cheese, then breaded and pan-fried, grilled or deep-fried. A classic that always remains tasty, easy to cook and always a crowd pleaser.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Cheese, Chicken, Gruyere, Ham
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients
 

Instructions

  • Combine the cheese, ham, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
    1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup cooked ham, salt, ground pepper
  • Place each chicken breast half in between two layers of plastic wrap and pound, using a meat mallet or the bottom of a small heavy pan, until the meat is about 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick.
    6 large chicken breast
  • Divide the cheese mixture between the flattened breast halves and fold them in half to cover the filling.
  • Skewer the sides shut with toothpicks, brush both sides with melted butter, and season with salt and pepper.
    2 tbsp butter
  • Grill directly over hot coals for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the meat juices run clear and the cheese is melted.
  • Carefully remove the toothpicks before serving.

Notes

A classic that always remains tasty, easy to cook and always a crowd pleaser.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 350mg | Sugar: 1g

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