Classic French cordons bleus

Recipe

Ingredients (2 cordons bleus) :
– 2 chicken fillets
– 2 slices of ham
– 2 thick slices of Comté cheese
– 1 clove of garlic
– 50g butter
– olive oil, salt and pepper

For the bechamel cheese sauce :
– 20g butter
– 20g flour
– 10cl milk
– 40g grated comté cheese
– salt and pepper

For the breadcrumbs :
– 2 eggs
– flour
– breadcrumbs
– salt, pepper and smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions :

Start by making the béchamel sauce:
– in a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour and mix.
– slowly pour in the milk, whisking until the sauce thickens
– remove from heat, add grated cheese and stir until incorporated

Prepare the cordons bleus :
– slice the chicken breast lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through.
– spread with béchamel sauce, then a slice of ham, more béchamel sauce and finally a slice of comté cheese.
– close the fillet, making sure nothing sticks out
– make the breadcrumbs: dip the fillet in the flour, egg and breadcrumbs (seasoned with salt and pepper). Repeat the operation
– cook in a large quantity of butter and oil, 4min on each side, until crispy. Finish cooking in the oven for 10min at 180°C.

Enjoy!

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