Craving for a home cooked Chicken Cordon Bleu?? Then there’s nothing quite like the combination of crispy, golden-crusted chicken, savory and melted cheese and ham with special sauce. I will breakdown step-by-step proccess to ensure you make crispy and juicy Chicken Cardon Bleu easily with just a few steps.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Ingredients You’ll Need
- 250g Chicken breast (thinly sliced and pounded)
- High-quality ham and your preferred cheese
- Flour (for dredging)
- Egg and milk mixture (for the batter)
- Breadcrumbs
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary
The Step-by-Step Preparation of Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Preparation: Firstly, start by flattening your chicken breast to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
- Assembling the incredents : Season your chicken with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Put ham and cheese in the chicken and then roll or fold with the bigger chicken securely.
- Coating with Breadcrubs: Dredge the chicken in flour, dip into your seasoned egg-milk batter, and coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- The Chill: Rest the coated chicken in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to ensure it gets fried perfectly.
- Lastly Cook: Deep fry in oil until it turns golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the heat is medium so that it allow the center to melt perfectly without burning the crust.
Rosemary Garlic Espagnol Sauce for Chicken Cordon Bleu
This sauce elevate the ultimate touch to Chicken Cordon Bleu that you deserve.
- Sauté: Melt butter in a pan and lightly stir chopped garlic, onion, and a pinch of rosemary.
- Deglaze: Add 60ml of red wine and cook for 20-25 seconds over medium heat.
- Simmer: Stir in 100ml Espagnol sauce, 100ml chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until you get the velvety, thick consistency.
Serving Suggestions
Plate your Chicken Cordon Bleu masterpiece by cutting it the way you like it. (1/2 / 1/3 / 1/4). Alongside Rosemary Garlic Espagnol Sauce, seasonal sautéed vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for perfect garnishing.
Chicken Cordon Bleu in Kathmandu
If you find yourself craving an authentic, chef-prepared experience, join us at the Dalai La Boutique Hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu, to enjoy our signature Chicken Cordon Bleu served with mashed potato & demi-glace sauce. Savour your favourite Chicken Cordon Bleu at a cozy couryard under the open sky.
