Chicken Cordon Bleu Iichicken breast 6 each chicken breasts, boned 6 each thin slices ham 2 cup swiss cheese, grated 1 each egg 1 1/2 teaspoon cooking oil 1 tablespoon water 1 single flour 1 single bread crumbs ----SAUCE---- 1 can (medium) crushed pineapple, 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sherry 4 tablespoon butter Preheat oven to 325 F. 1. Pound chicken breasts to approximately 1/4" thickness (without tearing), top with 1 slice ham, and 1/3 cup swiss cheese. Roll up carefully, tucking in ends as you roll. 2. Combine egg, cooking oil and water in a small bowl. Roll chicken in flour, then in egg mixture and then in bread crumbs. 3. Place in pan and bake 325 F. for 20-25 minutes. 4. While chicken is baking, prepare sauce by combining pineapple, brown sugar and lemon juice. Cook on medium heat until bubbly; turn down heat to simmer. 5. Add cornstarch with water slowly until slightly thick. 6. Add sherry and butter. Serve hot over cooked chicken. |
