Chicken Cordon Bleu - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. milk
4 (1 oz.) slices cooked ham, cut in half
4 (1 oz.) slices Swiss cheese, cut in half
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/3 c. fine dry breadcrumbs
vegetable oil
mushroom sauce (optional)

Preparation

Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine eggs and milk; brush both sides of chicken pieces with milk mixture.
Place a piece of ham and a piece of cheese in center of each chicken piece.
Brush top of cheese slices with milk mixture.
Fold ends over ham and cheese; roll up, beginning with long side.
Secure with wooden picks.
Dredge chicken in flour; dip in remaining milk mixture and coat well with breadcrumbs.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Heat 1/2-inch oil in a heavy skillet; add chicken and pan-fry over medium heat 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently. Drain well.
Serve with mushroom sauce, if desired.