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Chicken Cordon Bleu

⏱ 45 min

🍞 ~7g (kid-default with almond flour breading)

🍽 4 servings

⭐ 5/5

Why this recipe is T1D-friendly

• Chicken + ham + Swiss cheese = pure protein and fat, near-zero carb interior
• Almond flour breading cuts ~25g of carbs per serving vs traditional panko
• The fat content (cheese melting, butter pan-fry) slows any glucose response from breading
• Predictable portions — 1 stuffed chicken breast per kid, simple math

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (~0g)
• 4 thin slices of deli ham (Black Forest or Parisian) (~2g total, negligible)
• 4 slices Swiss or gruyère cheese (~2g total, negligible)
• 1 cup almond flour (~16g total, ~4g per serving)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan (~2g, negligible)
• 2 large eggs, beaten (~1g, negligible)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (~0.5g, negligible)
• 1 tsp dried thyme (or Italian herbs) (0g)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (0g)
• 1/2 tsp salt + black pepper to taste (0g)
• 4 tbsp butter (0g)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (0g)
• Toothpicks for securing
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (0g)
• Lemon wedges for serving (0g)

Bread / potato / base options

The chicken itself is ~7g per serving with almond flour. Side options:

• Roasted green beans (default, +4g = 11g total): Tossed in olive oil and garlic.
• Cauliflower mash (+4g = 11g total): Buttery, soaks up pan sauce.
• Small mashed potato portion (+15g = 22g total): 1/3 cup classic potato mash.
• Side salad with Dijon vinaigrette (+3g = 10g total): Light, French bistro style.
• Panko breading instead of almond flour (+22g = 29g total): Traditional but biggest carb hit.

Directions

1. Mise en place — set up your breading station: one shallow bowl with beaten eggs whisked with Dijon, one shallow bowl with almond flour, parmesan, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Butterfly the chicken: Place a chicken breast on a cutting board. Slice horizontally almost all the way through, then open like a book.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet or heavy pan. Don't tear holes.
4. Season the pounded chicken lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
5. Stuff: Lay one slice of ham on the chicken, then one slice of cheese, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
6. Roll the chicken up tightly from one short end, tucking in the sides as you go. Secure with toothpicks (3 per roll usually does it).
7. Repeat with all 4 breasts.
8. Bread each roll: Dip in egg mixture, then roll in almond flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Set aside.
9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
10. Heat butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
11. Sear: Place rolls seam-side down first, cook 2-3 minutes until golden. Roll and brown all sides, about 8 minutes total.
12. Finish in oven: Transfer skillet to oven, bake 15-18 minutes until internal temp is 165°F (74°C).
13. Rest 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Slice into thick medallions to show the swirl.
14. Optional pan sauce: While chicken rests, return skillet to medium heat. Add broth, scrape bits. Whisk in cream and Dijon. Simmer 2-3 minutes until thickened. Spoon over chicken.
15. Top with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.

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