Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu
Serves: 3
Kirstin Bosco
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
57
Sweetness
45
Sourness
41
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Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Thyme (chopped fresh)5 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 tsp
Dijon Mustard2 tbsps
White Wine VinegarDirections:
1
Mix the jam, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl
2
Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board
3
Place the chicken on the plastic and brush half of the jam mixture evenly on top of each breast
4
Mound a quarter of the cheese on each piece of chicken, then wrap 2 slices of ham around each breast to cover the cheese
5
Place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick
6
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
7
Add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes
8
Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through but still moist, 3 to 4 more minutes
9
Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, mustard, vinegar and the remaining jam mixture in a medium bowl
10
Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing
11
Place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing
12
Toss the greens with the remaining dressing; serve with the chicken
13
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos