Chicken Cordon Bleu
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings25
minutes30
minutes481
kcalA restaurant classic gets the keto makeover with a surprise ingredient for the outer, crispy breading. Pork rinds substitute for bread crumbs to create a crunch that’s not only unique but also extra flavorful. Serve with steamed vegetables or Cauliflower Mash for a filling meal.
Ingredients
Cooking spray for the baking dish
18 oz thinly sliced chicken breasts (about 8 pieces)
8 oz pork rinds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
3 oz (3 slices) deli ham, halved divided
2 oz (3 slices) Swiss cheese, halved, divided
8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, divided
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Coat the baking dish with cooking spray.
- On a flat surface, place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken until the pieces are all about ¼ inch thick. Set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse the pork rinds into a find powder. Transfer to a large bowl.
- To the ground pork rinds, add the Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix the coating thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
- Set up a “breading” station: Line up the egg wash, then the pork rind mixture, then the prepared baking dish.
- On a flat surface, lay out each chicken breast. Top each breast with one-half slice of ham and one-half slice of Swiss cheese. Top each with 1 tablespoon of butter. Roll up each breast, finishing seam-side down.
- Carefully dip one chicken roll into the egg wash, then coat completely with the pork rind mixture, pressing firmly so the “breading” adheres. Place the breaded chicken roll seam-side down into the prepared pan. Repeat the “breading” process with the remaining chicken rolls.
- Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories481
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
32.6g
51%
- Total Carbohydrate
1.6g
1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g 2%
- Protein 45.3g 91%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
