inside-out chicken cordon bleu

chicken cordon bleu is always an appreciate recipe in our houselhold. So when i saw this recipe for an inside out version, I just had to give it a try. I followed the recipe instruction as directed, but I think next time i would pound the chicken first.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. fig jam
• 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• kosher salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 4 6-ounce skinles, bonless chicken breasts
• 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese (about 3 oz)
• 8 thin slices black forest ham
• 5 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot
• 1/2 tsp. dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 2 cups baby greens

Preparation:

• mix the jam, thyme, and sal and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board
• place the chicken on the plastic and brush half of the jam mixture evenly on top of each breast.
• mound a quarter of the cheese on each piece of chicken, then wrap 2 slices of ham around each breast to cover the cheese.
• place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick.
• heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes
• turn and cook on the other side until cooked through but still moist, 3 to 4 minutes.
• meanwhile, whisk the shallot, mustard, vinegar, and the remaining jam mixture in a medium bowl
• slowly whick in the remaining 3 tbsp. olive oil to make a smooth dressing
• place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing.
• toss the greens with the remainning dressing
• serve with chicken

Prepared: 2011-04-20

Categories: chicken

Makes: 4 servings

Calories: 500 per serving