Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients

• 2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved
• 1/4 cup finely chopped boiled ham
• 2 slices shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp of water
• 1/4 cup of flour
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1Place chicken breast, 1 at a time, boned side up between 2 pieces of wax paper. Working from the center to the edges, lightly pound with flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/8 inch thick.
2. 2Sprinkle one side of each chicken breast lightly with salt. Spread with mustard. Place cheese and ham on each chicken breast. Bring sides and ends of chicken breast over the mixture. Fold in sides, roll up jelly roll fashion. Press ends to seal. Cover, refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. 3In medium bowl combine egg and water. In shallow pan combine flour and 1/4 tsp. of salt.
4. 4Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs. Cover, refrigerate at least 1 hour.
5. 5Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small skillet heat 1 inch of oil over medium heat. Fry each chicken roll about 2–3 minutes or until golden brown. Place in greased 8 inch (2-quart) baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until tender.