Chicken Cordon Bleu
The preparation of Chicken Cordon Bleu is much simpler than it might seem at first glance, and it cooks far faster than you might imagine. So if you're looking for a simple and quick dish with an exquisite taste, this recipe is perfect for you! "Cordon Bleu" translates from French as "blue ribbon." There are several theories about the origin of the name. Some sources claim that one of Louis XV's cooks was awarded the Order of the Blue Ribbon, which later humorously came to be given to outstanding dishes and chefs. Others say the dish's creator was inspired by the blue ribbons in the hair of playing girls. Perhaps the cutlet was tied with a blue ribbon before breading. To prepare Cordon Bleu, pork, veal, or chicken breasts are used. In the original recipe, a pocket is cut into the meat, then filled with a slice of cheese and ham, secured with toothpicks, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried in clarified butter.
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