Cordon Bleu Sandwich Recipe

A crispy, cheesy, and savory Cordon Bleu Sandwich Recipe featuring golden breaded chicken, smoky ham, and melted Swiss cheese on toasted ciabatta. This quick and easy meal transforms a classic French favorite into a 25-minute homemade sandwich that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

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Course: Dinner, LUNCH

Cuisine: American, French-Inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Resting time for breaded chicken: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 620kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 Heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan For evenly cooking chicken cutlets
1 Meat mallet For pounding chicken to uniform thickness
3 Shallow bowls To set up the breading station
1 Instant-read meat thermometer Ensures chicken reaches 165°F
1 Pair of tongs For flipping chicken without damaging coating
1 Wire cooling rack Keeps fried chicken crispy
1 Sharp bread knife For slicing sandwich halves neatly
1 Small whisk For mixing Dijon mustard sauce

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts About 1 lb, sliced into thin cutlets
1 cup all-purpose flour First coating layer
2 large eggs, beaten Helps breadcrumbs adhere
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch
1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds flavor depth
1 teaspoon paprika Adds smoky color
salt and pepper To taste
2 tablespoon vegetable oil For pan-frying chicken
4 ciabatta rolls or French bread Toasted for serving
4 slices deli ham Traditional Black Forest ham
4 slices Swiss cheese Melts perfectly (or use Gruyere)
2 tablespoon butter For toasting bread
0.25 cup mayonnaise For sauce
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds tanginess
1 tablespoon honey Balances sharp flavors
1 teaspoon lemon juice Adds freshness

Instructions

Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets and pound to ¼ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat fully with breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice for sauce.
Butter and toast ciabatta rolls until golden.
Assemble: spread sauce, add ham, chicken, and Swiss cheese. Broil briefly to melt.
Serve warm and enjoy while crispy.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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