Cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
4 Paninis
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced into 4 cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil, or enough to fill a skillet with ¼-inch oil
  • 4 tablespoons spreadable butter
  • 8 slices French bread
  • 1 pound sliced ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
Directions
  1. Cover the chicken cutlets with plastic wrap and firmly pound them to an even ¼-inch thickness with a meat tenderizer.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare a dredging station: Put flour in one bowl, the beaten egg in another bowl, and the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  4. Dredge each piece of chicken first in flour, then in egg, then into the breadcrumbs, coating completely.
  5. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Once hot, add the chicken and fry until browned on either side, flipping once, about 8 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
  8. To build a panini, first butter each slice of bread on one side.
  9. Add the chicken to the bread, then top with ham and Swiss.
  10. Drain the skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon oil, or spray lightly with cooking spray.
  11. Add the panini over medium heat. Press down on the panini using a grill press.
  12. Brown on first side, about 2 minutes, then flip and press again, browning the second side, another 2 minutes.
  13. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.