Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu
Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 53g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 535 calories. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. If you have kosher salt and pepper, fig jam, gruyere cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 23 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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Mix the jam, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
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Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board.
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Place the chicken on the plastic and brush half of the jam mixture evenly on top of each breast. Mound a quarter of the cheese on each piece of chicken, then wrap 2 slices of ham around each breast to cover the cheese.
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Place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through but still moist, 3 to 4 more minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, mustard, vinegar and the remaining jam mixture in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing.
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Place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Toss the greens with the remaining dressing; serve with the chicken.
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
DifficultyMedium
Ready In23 m.
Servings4
Health Score18
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