Lu's Chicken Cordon Bleu

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lu's Chicken Cordon Bleu

Recipe By : Rec.Food. Recipes
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :2:00
Categories : Chicken

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 whole chicken breasts -- boned and skinned
4 teaspoons dijon mustard
4 slices ham
4 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
salt
black pepper
1 egg
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
peanut oil

Cut each chicken breast in half. One at a time, place breast halves between
two sheets of waxed paper and pound flat. Spread some mustard down the center
of each breast, and then layer with 1 ham slice and 1 cheese slice. Fold
breast half around the filling; beginning with one long side, then short
sides, finishing with a long side making sure the filling is completely
covered. Press edges together and roll each piece as it is finished in a
sheet of waxed paper. Season flour with salt and pepper. Beat egg lightly with
1 teaspoon water. Line up a plate with flour, a shallow dish with beaten egg,
and a plate with bread crumbs. One by one, roll each piece in flour to coat,
then dip in egg, coating completely, and roll in bread crumbs, pressing crumbs
into egg coating. Place chicken pieces on a tray and refrigerate for one hour.
Heat enough peanut oil in a large frying pan so that it comes up half way.
Fry chicken pieces, two at a time, in hot oil, until browned evenly on all
sides; about 2 minutes each side. Remove from oil, drain on paper towel and
place in a non stick baking dish. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

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NOTES : Posted to Fabfood 1/99