Petit Chicken Cordon Bleu

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Petit Chicken Cordon Bleu: A Delicious, Cheesy, and Healthy Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

Fat

34g

Petit Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delicious twist on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu dish. This recipe features chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, making it more flavorful and juicy. The addition of ham and cheese creates a cheesy and savory taste that is sure to satisfy hunger cravings. Baking instead of frying makes this dish relatively healthy without sacrificing any flavor. It's perfect for a dinner party or a special occasion, but easy enough to make any night of the week. Plus, it's a great way to switch up your usual chicken dinner routine.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Place each chicken thigh between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound it with a meat mallet until it's about 1/4 inch thick.
3.	Sprinkle chicken with salt, then place two slices of deli ham and one log of gruyere cheese in the center of each thigh. Roll up the chicken to enclose the filling and secure with toothpicks.
4.	Place flour in a shallow bowl, egg in another bowl, and Ritz cracker crumbs in a third bowl.
5.	Roll each chicken roll in the flour, then dip in the egg, and coat with the cracker crumbs.
6.	Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
7.	Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

PROS

This chicken recipe is flavorful and cheesy, making it a satisfying main dish.

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests.

This recipe is relatively healthy since it’s baked instead of fried.

CONS

This recipe can be time-consuming to prepare since each chicken thigh needs to be pounded and rolled up.

The cheese and Ritz cracker crumbs make this dish relatively high in fat and calories.

Toothpicks can be tricky to remove when eating.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a good source of protein and provides essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
Cheese is also a good source of calcium, which supports strong bones and teeth.
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a relatively healthy main dish option when prepared with fresh, wholesome ingredients.

	6 chicken thighs , trimmed
	2 tablespoons kosher salt
	12 pieces deli ham
	12 ounces gruyere cheese , cut into 2 inch logs
	1/2 cup flour
	1 large egg , beaten
	1 cup Ritz cracker , crushed into crumbs
	1/4 cup vegetable oil