LAVS CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

LAVS CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

For 4 people:

4 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts

8 Slices of Boars Head Pesto Parmesan Ham or Rosemary Sundried Tomatoes Ham, Medium Slices

4 pieces of a Boars Head Gouda or Smoked Gruyere (12 slices in that case cause smaller) or 8 slices of Swiss Cheese, all medium cut

Butterfly the breasts in half and pound them out a little so they thinner and longer and cook better, but leave the last edge closed, layer the slice of ham in the middle making sure all of it fits within the open breast on one half, put half the cheese slice on top of the ham, and then put the other slice of ham on top of that, and again put the 2nd half to the cheese slice on top. And close the breast by folding the other half over.

Beat 3 eggs (I use large eggs, if you use small ones use a few more) and add salt and pepper to it, I also add basil and a bit of crushed pepper. Pour mixture into a bowl.

Get flour and pour a an amount to cover a regular plate about half an inch think

Get bread crumbs and pour into a bowl, pour a lot as u will need them.

Get a breast and put in flour coating it well all over. Next take the floured breast and dip it in the beaten egg mixture, turn it over to coat on both sides, there should be no dry traces of flour on the breast and it should be covered in a nice eggy coat. Then bring the breadcrumbs plate close by and drop the breast into that. Flip it to coat on other side, again making sure that it is well covered with bread crumbs and at no part can u see chicken or egg or flour.

Pour oil into a pan covering it nicely all over with oil, if desired use olive oil, if not vegetable oil is ok too. Heat it till its hot, then drop the breasts into the oil on medium heat, after 3-4 minutes reduce heat (we have a stove from 1-9, I put it on 5 for first 3-4 minutes, then I drop it to 4) after about 7-9 minutes flip it over, make sure that it is nicely darkened, not burned but has a healthy golden coat. Again increase heat to 5 for first 3-4 minutes to get golden color, then drop it heat to 3, for last 3-4 minutes.

Serve Immediately, with mashed potatoes/broccoli/asparagus/peas/pasta that can be tossed in olive oil and garlic/ or roasted potatoes

ENJOY!