Creamy chicken cutlets: A delightful twist for your dinner table

Chicken is one of the most popular meats and comes in many variations. One of the most delightful ways to serve chicken breast is by preparing it as creamy cutlets. Also known as Cordon Bleu, these cutlets get a creamy texture from the cheese inside. You can use mozzarella, gouda, or even blue cheese like camembert to give the dish a unique flavour. Recently, my mom prepared these creamy chicken cutlets for dinner, and everyone was thrilled with them.

Creamy chicken cutlets are an excellent option for dinner and are sure to become a hit in your kitchen. Additionally, preparing this dish does not require advanced culinary skills, so even an amateur cook can handle it without problems.

Ingredients:

• 700 grams of chicken or turkey fillets (2 cutlets),
• 2 slices of ham,
• 2 slices of yellow cheese (e.g., Emmental),
• 1 egg,
• 2-3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour,
• 2-3 tablespoons of breadcrumbs,
• Salt and black pepper,
• Oil and clarified butter for frying.

Preparation:

1. Prepare the meat: Wash and dry the chicken fillets. Place each cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a rolling pin. Rub the meat with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Stuff the cutlets: Lay out the pounded cutlets flat. Place a slice of ham and cheese on each. If the filling extends beyond the edges of the meat, trim it with a knife. Fold each cutlet in half, ensuring nothing falls out from the inside.
3. Bread the cutlets: Prepare three bowls or deep plates. Put flour in one, breadcrumbs in another, and beat the egg in the third. Thoroughly coat each cutlet first in flour, then in the egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. You can pin the cutlets with toothpicks if the breading doesn't stick well. Be careful not to get your fingers glued with the breading during coating. Lightly press the breading into the cutlet with an open palm and place it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4. Fry the cutlets: Heat oil in a large skillet and add a tablespoon of clarified butter. Wait until the fats combine and heat up. Fry the cutlets on both sides until golden brown (for about 5 minutes on each side). Add a bit of butter before turning the cutlets to the other side. If unsure if the meat is fully cooked, place the cutlets in a closed ovenproof dish and finish baking them in the oven preheated to 175°C for about 10 minutes.
5. Serve and enjoy: Creamy chicken cutlets are best served immediately after preparation. They pair perfectly with mashed potatoes and fresh or stewed vegetables.

Additional tips:

• You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as mushrooms, onions, or bell peppers.
• You can coat the cutlets in cornflakes or crushed nuts if you want a crunchier breading.
• You can prepare the creamy chicken cutlets a day before serving and then fry them.

Try this simple recipe and see how delicious and easy-to-prepare creamy chicken cutlets are. It's the perfect dinner idea for the whole family that is sure to impress everyone!