Saturday, December 12, 2009

Chicken Cordon Bleu

from the kitchen of Susie

4 whole chicken breasts, halved
8 thin slices deli ham
4 slices Swiss cheese cut into strips
salt
pepper
Thyme and Rosemary
3 eggs beaten
1 T honey
1 c milk
2 c cornflake crumbs

Skin and bone chicken breast halves.  Place each half between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with meat mallet to about 1/4 inch thickness.  On each ham slice, place a strip of cheese.  Roll ham and cheese, jelly-roll style, then roll each chicken breast with ham and cheese inside.  Tuck in ends and and seal well.  Dip each roll into egg, milk and honey mixture, then roll into crumb and spices mixture.  Thoroughly coat each roll.  Place rolls in 9x13 inch baking dish.  Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown.  Serve with Cordon Bleu Sauce.  makes 6-8 servings.

Cordon Bleu Sauce:
1 can (10oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 c sour cream
juice of 1 lemon(about 1/3 c )
salt to taste

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