Description
Indulge in the Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich, a mouthwatering blend of crispy fried chicken, savory ham, and gooey Swiss cheese. This delightful handheld meal is perfect for brunches or picnics, delivering flavor with every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get ready to elevate your lunch game with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 slices thinly sliced ham
- 8 oz Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Whisk eggs in a bowl until frothy; dip floured chicken into egg mixture.
- Coat each chicken breast in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry chicken until golden brown (4–5 minutes per side).
- Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet, layer with ham and Swiss cheese, then bake until cheese melts (5–7 minutes).
- Assemble on toasted bread slices; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg