Dinner Lunch

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Charred Broccoli

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Charred Broccoli

Brian Carson
Chef

A dinner classic from Chef Brian Carson.

00:30
Prep
00:30
Cook
01:00
Total Time

Ingredients & Directions

Directions

Chicken Cordon Bleu

4
4 oz.
Shaved proscuitto
4 oz.
Port salut cheese, cut into batons
2 cups
Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup
Chopped celery
2 cups
All purpose flour
8
Eggs, whisked
2 quarts
Canola oil

Chicken Cordon Bleu

  1. Cut a pocket in the side of each chicken breast, running horizontally down the side of the breast.
  1. Wrap each piece of cheese with a piece or prosciutto and stuff inside the pocket of each chicken breast.
  2. Seal closed with with toothpicks or skewers.
  3. Set up the breading for the chicken by placing the whisked eggs in a shallow dish and then mixing the flour, bread crumbs and parsley in a second shallow dish; Have a third shallow dish or plate to place breaded breasts into until ready to fry.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a high-walled, large skillet to 350°F.
  5. Place the stuffed, breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry on each side for about 7-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  7. Serve with the charred broccoli or vegetable of your choice.

Charred Broccoli

2 lbs
Broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup
Olive oil
1/4 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar

Charred Broccoli

  1. Toss broccoli florets with oil, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pre-heat a 12" cast iron pan over medium-high heat until pan is starting to smoke.
  3. Add in seasoned broccoli and char until the edges of the florets are blackened.
  4. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and remove from heat.

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Dinner Lunch

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Charred Broccoli

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Charred Broccoli

Brian Carson
Chef

A dinner classic from Chef Brian Carson.

Yield: 3-4

00:30 Prep
00:30 Cook
01:00 Total Time

Ingredients

Directions

Chicken Cordon Bleu

4
4 oz.
Shaved proscuitto
4 oz.
Port salut cheese, cut into batons
2 cups
Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup
Chopped celery
2 cups
All purpose flour
8
Eggs, whisked
2 quarts
Canola oil
Chicken Cordon Bleu
  1. Cut a pocket in the side of each chicken breast, running horizontally down the side of the breast.
  1. Wrap each piece of cheese with a piece or prosciutto and stuff inside the pocket of each chicken breast.
  2. Seal closed with with toothpicks or skewers.
  3. Set up the breading for the chicken by placing the whisked eggs in a shallow dish and then mixing the flour, bread crumbs and parsley in a second shallow dish; Have a third shallow dish or plate to place breaded breasts into until ready to fry.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a high-walled, large skillet to 350°F.
  5. Place the stuffed, breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry on each side for about 7-10 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  7. Serve with the charred broccoli or vegetable of your choice.

Charred Broccoli

2 lbs
Broccoli, cut into florets
1/2 cup
Olive oil
1/4 cup
Apple Cider Vinegar
Charred Broccoli
  1. Toss broccoli florets with oil, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pre-heat a 12" cast iron pan over medium-high heat until pan is starting to smoke.
  3. Add in seasoned broccoli and char until the edges of the florets are blackened.
  4. Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and remove from heat.