A cross between Malibu Chicken and Cordon Bleu

A cross between Malibu Chicken and Cordon Bleu
By: A copycat from the menu at “Sizzler”, which was a copycat of “Monterey Chicken”, which was a copycat of “Chicken Cordon Bleu”….so copy away, by Kana Kahuna

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 slices of deli Virginia ham, divided
4 slices Swiss cheese, divided

1 egg
1 Tablespoon water

¼ cup flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

¼ cup fine dry breadcrumbs

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon butter

Dipping sauce:
1 teaspoon mustard
¼ cup mayonnaise

Pound chicken breasts between 2 pieces of Syran wrap until ¼” thick ***don’t pound so hard that you tear or create holes***

Place a 2 slices of ham and then one slice of Swiss cheese on top of the chicken breast. Roll the chicken breast.

Stir egg and 1 Tablespoon water together with a whisk.

Combine the flour, salt and pepper. 1. Coat each rolled up chicken breast in flour mixture 2. Dip into egg mixture 3. Coat with breadcrumbs, making sure to press crumbs firmly.

Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken 4-5 minutes each side.

Place browned chicken on cookies sheet lined with non-stick foil. Top each piece with a slice of ham and cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. (Not convection). Ham will crisp on edges, but beautiful presentation and gorgeous cut open. Great for entertaining!

Serves 2

For the dipping sauce combine the mustard and mayonnaise.