Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons fig jam |
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme |
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper |
4 6 -ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts |
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 3 ounces) |
8 thin slices black forest ham |
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 shallot, minced |
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard |
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar |
2 cups baby greens |
Directions:
1. Mix the jam, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board. 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. Place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 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.
3. 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.
4. Place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Toss the greens with the remaining dressing; serve with the chicken.
5. Per serving: Calories 500; Fat 26 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 124 mg;
6. Sodium 486 mg; Carbohydrate 22 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 46 g
7. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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