Chicken Cordon Bleu

     Chicken cordon bleu always sounded like it would be difficult to me so I never looked at a recipe.  When I did, I realized it wouldn't be difficult at all.   This is a recipe you can serve for dinner any night or it easily dresses up for a company diiner.  It appears you worked hard on it and you really didn't.

                                                           Chicken Cordon Bleu

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 oz. prosciutto
4 slices ea. rice and swiss flavor
   cheese food alternative
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup flour
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. water
3 tblsp. olive oil

     Place chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper and pound to 1/4-inch thickness (this is a good place to get out any frustration you're having).
     Rub chicken pieces with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.  Divide the prosciutto between the chicken breasts.  If you can't find prosciutto, use thinly sliced ham.  Fold chicken in half and press down to hold shape. 
     In a shallow bowl mix the breadcrumbs and parsley and set aside.  In another shallow bowl whip the egg yolk and water.  In another shallow bowl place the flour. 
     Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and olive oil and set over low heat.  Following these steps to get the chicken prepared to go into the pan:  take one folded breasts and dip it in the flour on both sides, then dip it on both sides in the egg mixture, then in the bread crumb/parsley mixture on both sides.  Place it in the skillet and repeat with the remaining three breasts.  Watch the chicken that it browns on the outside but is cooked thoroughly on the inside.  If you have any doubt when the outside is cooked, place it in the microwave briefly to make sure the middle is cooked.  Makes 4 servings.
     Next week I'm going to share two more dessert shots:  lemon dessert shots and coffee dessert shots.  I know people with eating disabilities aren't suppossed to have coffee, but there is just a touch in this for flavoring, it didn't bother me and it was really good.  See you next time.