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.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Ingredients

1/2 cup Gruyere cheese shredded
1/2 cup cooked ham chopped
6 large chicken breast skined/boned halves
2 tbsp butter melted
salt to taste
ground pepper to taste

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.

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