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Super tasty Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls made easy to impress at your next party. Chicken balls stuffed with ham, cheese and garlic, coated in a golden crumb of crunchy Panko breadcrumbs.

These are not only great for entertaining, also make for a fun dinner or sandwich replacement in your kid’s school lunch boxes.

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STEP 1
Combine chicken mince & breadcrumbs, then roll into balls.

STEP 2
Mix together cheese, bacon, garlic & parsley, then stuff into balls.

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STEP 3
Roll balls in flour, egg then breadcrumbs to coat.

STEP 4
Cook either by shallow frying or in the oven, until golden and crispy.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls

Chicken Cordon Bleu is usually chicken breast layered with ham and cheese, rolled then dipped in flour, egg, breadcrumbs and deep fried. I haven’t varied too much from this concept, just turned it into balls really. Swapped chicken breast for chicken mince, added in a little garlic and parsley to the filling and have included a healthier option for oven baking them.

These are great as entertaining food, or as I have done, cooked then frozen in small portions for easy to grab dinners for the kids, just serve with steamed rice and salad.

Panko breadcrumbs are larger than normal breadcrumbs which gives a crunchier crumb. I pretty much only ever use Panko when needing breadcrumbs.

Don’t waste the rest of that packet Panko breadcrumbs, make some of these recipes………

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 balls 1x
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Super tasty Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls made easy to impress at your next party. Chicken balls stuffed with ham, cheese and garlic, coated in a golden crumb of crunchy Panko breadcrumbs.

  • 500g chicken mince
  • 100g / 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt & pepper
  • 50g mozzarella or cheddar cheese, grated
  • 50g ham, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 75g /½cup plain flour
  • 1 egg, lightly whisked
  • Rice bran oil for shallow frying

Instructions

SHALLOW FRY METHOD

Pre heat oven 200°C.

In a bowl combine the chicken mince and half the breadcrumbs. Season well with salt and pepper. Shape level tablespoons of mixture into balls.

Use your fingers to combine the cheese, ham, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Take a ball, make a deep indentation in the centre, fill this with the cheese & ham mixture, then fold the chicken around to enclose. Reshape into a ball and repeat until all have been filled.

Have ready 3 shallow dishes, one with flour, one with egg and the last with the remaining breadcrumbs. Coat each ball first in flour, then egg and finally roll in the breadcrumbs. Repeat until all balls are coated.

Pour oil into a high sided fry pan, or saucepan, so it is about 1cm deep. Heat over medium heat and cook the balls in batches, turning constantly. Once golden, place on a plate lined with paper towel to drain. Once drained spread balls onto a baking tray and place into the hot oven for a further 5-10 minutes until cooked through.

OVEN METHOD

Pre heat oven 200°C.

Spread half the panko crumbs on a baking tray and spray with oil. Bake for 3 minutes until just golden. Scrape into bowl straight away to stop them from darkening further in the hot tray.

In a bowl combine the chicken mince and the remaining half of the breadcrumbs. Season well with salt and pepper. Shape level tablespoons of mixture into balls.

Use your fingers to combine the cheese, ham, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Take a ball and make a deep indentation in the centre, fill this with the cheese & ham mixture, then fold the chicken around to enclose. Reshape into a ball and repeat until all balls have been filled.

Have ready 3 shallow dishes, one with flour, one with egg and the last with the toasted breadcrumbs. Coat each ball first in flour, then egg and finally roll in the breadcrumbs. Spread out onto a baking tray, repeat until all balls are coated and spray lightly with oil.

Bake in oven for 15 – 20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

You can fill and roll each ball, then freeze or leave in fridge until later if you want to reduce prep time on the day.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Party Food
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TOMATO RELISH DIPPING SAUCE?

These Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls go perfectly with a Tomato Relish dipping sauce. You could put in the time to make your own or grab a good quality jar, like the one from Crunch Preserves.

www.crunchpreserves.com.au

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FAQs

How long do you cook store bought cordon bleu? ›

Preheat oven to 375 F. Remove frozen raw breast(s) from pouch(es) and place on metal baking sheet, place each breast 2 inches apart. Bake 1-2 pieces for 31 to 33 minutes and 3-6 pieces for 36 to 39 minutes. Caution: Filling will be hot andmay splatter, allow to cool at least 3 minutes before serving.

What is the blue in chicken cordon bleu? ›

It is fun to note, though, that the term “cordon bleu” translates to “blue ribbon” in French and has its roots in the special order of French knights. In 1578, Henry III of France established that the highest order of knighthood be acknowledged by a blue ribbon.

What does chicken cordon bleu mean in French? ›

September 16, 2020. Unlike some other entrees, delicious chicken cordon bleu is a relatively newer coined recipe. The term “Cordon Bleu” translated from French to English as “blue ribbon”, yes, like Pabst Blue Ribbon.

How to cook real good chicken cordon bleu? ›

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake for33-36 minutes. For best results heat for 20 min., flip, and heat for another 13-16 min.

How do you stop chicken cordon bleu from leaking? ›

The most common reason for leakage with Cordon Bleu Chicken is that the packets are too thick, which makes it impossible to get a perfect fold; you need to pound the breasts very thin - less than 1/2", maybe a little more than 1/4".

How do you know when cordon bleu is cooked? ›

Use a Thermometer.

To tell when chicken cordon bleu is done, use an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part to check the meat for doneness. Chicken is considered cooked at 165 degrees F. I typically remove the meat at 155 degrees F, as its temperature will continue to rise as it rests.

How to cook fresh store bought chicken cordon bleu? ›

Instructions
  1. Keep product in tin pan and place on cooking sheet.
  2. Bake at 375°F for about 50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
  3. Let cool, serve and enjoy!

How long does cordon bleu last in fridge? ›

Leftovers. Transfer the cordon bleu to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Since there is a breadcrumb dredge, it can become a bit soggy when reheated in the microwave. The best form of reheating is your oven.

Why is Le Cordon Bleu so expensive? ›

Why is Le Cordon Bleu so expensive? - Quora. Bottom line? It's a business, they will charge whatever people are willing to pay. They may say it's because of equipment, or what you get with that price tag but the truth is simply put, just about how much they can pull out of your bank account.

What country is chicken cordon bleu from? ›

For years I believed that chicken cordon bleu was a French invention, but it actually originated in Switzerland as a schnitzel filled with cheese around the 1940s, with the first reference to it in a cookbook in 1949.

What is another name for chicken cordon bleu? ›

Chicken Involitini (Cordon Bleu)

What is the difference between chicken cordon bleu and chicken Kiev? ›

What's the difference between chicken cordon bleu and chicken kiev? The difference between these two dishes has to do with the filling. Chicken cordon bleu is traditionally stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. Chicken kiev is stuffed with herbed butter.

Why is cordon bleu so famous? ›

The History of Le Cordon Bleu

Symbolising this order was the cross of the Holy Spirit which hung on a blue ribbon or un cordon bleu. Due to the prestigious nature of this Order and the decadent feasts accompanying their ceremonies, the name Le Cordon Bleu became well recognised and celebrated.

What is pierre cordon bleu? ›

Pierre Raw Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Cordon Bleu, 39 oz, 6-count Breaded Whole Breast Fillet Filled With Blended Cheeses And Ham Raw.

How do you keep the cheese in chicken cordon bleu? ›

Chicken Breasts: to make sure the cheese doesn't leak out of the chicken while baking, use large (at least 8-ounce) chicken breasts and chill the stuffed chicken breasts in the refrigerator before breading. Make-Ahead Tip: the breaded chicken can be refrigerated covered for up to 1 day.

Is cordon bleu a meal? ›

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a very filling meal so we recommended going light on the sides. Keep it simple with a side of vegetables, house salad, or mashed potato.

Why is it called chicken cordon bleu? ›

The etymology of the name

The name cordon bleu in French literally means 'blue cord' . A peculiar name for a dish that has no turquoise at all and which does not at all resemble the shape of a rope.

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