Description
A delicious handheld twist on the classic chicken cordon bleu, featuring crispy chicken, melted Swiss cheese, and savory ham, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large chicken breast tenderloins (or 2 large chicken breasts, butterflied)
- 8 thin slices of deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 leaves butter lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter for toasting buns
- For the Honey Mustard Sauce (Optional):
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by butterflying or pounding to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Create the filling with ham and Swiss cheese on each piece of chicken.
- Set up a breading station with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with spices.
- Bread the chicken by dredging in flour, dipping in eggs, and coating with breadcrumbs.
- Cook the chicken in heated oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prepare the buns by buttering and toasting in the skillet.
- Make the optional honey mustard sauce by whisking ingredients together.
- Assemble the sandwiches with mustard, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and the crispy chicken.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider baking the breaded chicken instead of frying. You can also try using different cheeses or meats for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg