Kardea Brown's Southern Chicken Cordon Bleu and Fried Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze.
Recipe courtesy of Kardea Brown

Southern Chicken Cordon Bleu

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 1 hr 10 min
  • Active: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
I’m adding my Southern twists to this classic chicken dinner. Creole mustard for a punch of flavor pairs with sweet Virginia ham and Swiss cheese. My House Seasoning and crushed pork rinds create a perfectly seasoned crust and seal in all the flavors. This one is sure to become a favorite for the people in your lives.

Ingredients

House Seasoning:

Directions

Special equipment:
a meat mallet; toothpicks
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. On a piece of plastic wrap, place one of the chicken breasts, then cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken breast so it is around 1/4 inch thick all around. Repeat this process with the other pieces of chicken.
  3. Spread the Creole mustard on one side of the chicken, then layer on the ham (1 to 2 slices depending on how big the chicken is) and Swiss cheese, about 1/4 cup cheese on each piece of chicken.
  4. Roll up each piece of chicken tightly into a bundle, tucking the sides in a little, and place seam-side down while the rest are rolled. Gently weave 1 to 2 toothpicks into the seam of the roll to ensure that it stays intact while cooking. Continue with the remaining ingredients. Generously sprinkle the chicken on all sides with 2 teaspoons House Seasoning.
  5. Pour the melted butter into a shallow dish. To another shallow dish, mix together the crushed pork rinds and the remaining teaspoon House Seasoning and toss together.
  6. Gently roll the chicken in the melted butter and place directly into seasoned pork rinds. Place on a cooling rack-lined baking sheet and bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes.

House Seasoning:

Yield: 5 tablespoons
  1. Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.