# Chicken cordon bleu (from America's Test Kitchen)

Video: [How to Make Chicken Cordon Bleu | America's Test Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w) by [America's Test Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasTestKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$9.45 per serving, ~$28.35 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.55* per serving (55%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 6 oz block gruyere cheese
- some smoked black forest ham _(amount estimated)_
- some prosciutto _(amount estimated)_
- 8 thighs chicken thighs
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp thyme
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 large egg whites
- 9 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 quarts vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup onion
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- a pinch nutmeg _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=4s) Cut the block of gruyere cheese into batons measuring 2 by 1/2 inches.
2. [0:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=14s) Layer smoked ham and prosciutto, then wrap them tightly around a cheese baton like a burrito.
3. [0:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=27s) Debone the chicken thighs using a paring knife, keeping the skin intact.
4. [1:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=75s) Pound the chicken thighs under plastic wrap to an even quarter-inch thickness.
5. [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=83s) Season the chicken with lemon zest, thyme, salt, and black pepper, place a ham-and-cheese packet on top, roll closed, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating.
6. [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=145s) Blend half of the panko breadcrumbs in a food processor to a fine powder, then mix with the remaining unblended panko.
7. [3:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=197s) Whisk egg whites and cornstarch together in a bowl to create the coating batter.
8. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=214s) Dip chilled chicken rolls into the egg white mixture, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to 2 hours.
9. [4:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=264s) Deep fry the coated chicken rolls in vegetable oil heated to 350 degrees F for 2 minutes to brown the crust.
10. [5:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=339s) Bake the browned chicken rolls in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F.
11. [6:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=373s) Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, add finely chopped onion and kosher salt, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
12. [6:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=398s) Stir all-purpose flour into the softened onions and cook for one minute.
13. [6:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=405s) Whisk in whole milk and bring to a boil while stirring to thicken the sauce.
14. [7:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=453s) Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in sour cream, black pepper, nutmeg, and a touch of salt.
15. [7:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqnfrbeMA_w&t=469s) Spoon the soubise sauce onto a plate and top with a cooked chicken cordon bleu.

## Equipment

- knife
- ruler
- meat pounder
- plastic wrap
- food processor
- bowl
- whisk
- Dutch oven
- wire rack
- sheet pan
- saucepan
- spatula
- thermometer

## What the video didn't say

- servings not stated
- total preparation and cooking time not stated

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