Classic Chicken Cordon Bleu. Years ago this dish was a restaurant standard, and it has long been on my culinary bucket list to make a gluten free version at home! Swapping out the flour and breadcrumbs for gluten free was all that was needed.
This is a great dish for a dinner party, or a romantic dinner for two. When planning your meal, allow about 6 oz. chicken cutlet and 2 slices prosciutto per serving. For our dinner I had one very large chicken breast that I cut into 3 slices. You can save a step by purchasing thin sliced chicken breast cutlets.
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Ingredients:
- boneless chicken breast cutlets, 6 oz. per serving
- thin sliced prosciutto, 2 slices per serving
- grated gruyere cheese, 2-3 tbsp. per serving
- 1 egg or 1/4 cup egg whites
- 1/4 cup white rice flour seasoned with paprika
- 1/2 cup gluten free seasoned breadcrumbs
- cooking spray
Preparation:
Using a sharp paring knife, slice horizontally through the center of the breast making 1/2″ slices about 6 oz. each. Cover with plastic wrap and use the flat side of a meat mallet to pound each slice to an even thickness.
Continue with each slice, stacking between layers of plastic wrap.
When you are ready to assemble, layer each piece of chicken with 2 slices of prosciutto.
Sprinkle evenly with Gruyere cheese and roll up into a bundle.
If you have the time, roll up the chicken in plastic wrap, twisting the ends like a sausage casing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This is a great trick for to help the bundles stay together without using twine or toothpicks!
Pressed for time and don’t have that extra hour? Don’t worry! Just secure the bundles with a toothpick, like this.
Set up breading trays with the flour, egg and breadcrumbs.
Gently roll the bundles in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally roll in the breadcrumbs.
Set the bundles seam side down on a baking sheet lined with foil and coated with cooking spray.
Bake for 40 minutes at 350º and rest 5 minutes before serving.
And that’s it friends. A beautiful plate!
I hope you enjoyed this post and have been inspired to give the recipe a try! Be sure to check out some of my other restaurant classics that you can make at home, gluten free.
Notes ♪♫ Ingredients make the difference! I used Aleia’s gluten free Italian breadcrumbs in this recipe. They are simply the best!
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a real favourite of mine, and I love how you have done these little rolls, Leslie. It’s such an elegant presentation, and how lovely it’s gluten free too. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul community. I’m featuring this post at the party this week. Take care and stay well. Happy Easter!
Thanks so much April, as always it is an honor to be featured!