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Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to elevate your dinner game with this absolutely divine deep-fried chicken cordon bleu that’ll make your taste buds dance! Trust me, I’ve made this countless times, and my family literally fights over the last piece (yes, I’m looking at you, sister who always claims she’s “just tasting” but ends up eating half the plate 😅).
Let me tell you, this isn’t your average fried chicken. We’re talking about perfectly butterflied chicken breasts stuffed with gooey Swiss cheese and premium ham, all wrapped in a golden, crispy coating that’s so perfect it’ll make you want to snap pics for the ‘gram before diving in.
What You’ll Need:
– 4 chicken breasts (pick the plump ones, honey!)
– 8 slices of Swiss cheese
– 8 slices of ham (I use Black Forest, but you do you!)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 3 eggs, beaten
– 2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Oil for frying
– Your favorite seasonings (I’m spilling my secret – add a pinch of garlic powder and paprika!)
Now, let’s get cooking!
1. First things first, butterfly those chicken breasts like you’re opening a book. Don’t cut all the way through – we’re not making chicken confetti here! 😉
1. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then layer each breast with two slices of ham and two slices of cheese. Roll these babies up tight and secure with toothpicks.
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1. Time for the fun part! Set up your dredging station: flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate dishes. This is where the magic happens!
1. Dip each rolled chicken in flour (shake off excess), then egg, then breadcrumbs. For extra crunchiness (because who doesn’t want that?), double-dip in egg and breadcrumbs again. Trust me on this one!
1. Heat your oil to 350°F (if you don’t have a thermometer, drop a breadcrumb in – if it sizzles and rises, you’re good to go!)
1. Carefully place your chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. The color should be somewhere between “Instagram-worthy” and “OMG, that looks amazing!”
1. Let them rest on paper towels for a few minutes – I know it’s hard to wait, but your tongue will thank you later!
Serve these beauties with your favorite sides – I personally love them with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus (gotta get those greens in, right?).
Pro tip: If you’re feeling fancy, whip up a quick dijon cream sauce to drizzle over top. It’s like putting a cherry on a sundae, except way better!
Loves, this recipe is truly a game-changer for your dinner rotation. My husband literally proposed to me again after trying this (okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, but only slightly! 😂).
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Until next time, keep cooking and slaying in the kitchen! 💁♀️✨
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