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Smoked Chicken Cordon Bleu

Smoked Chicken Cordon Bleu
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 312 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 slices of Swiss cheese
  • 6 slices of ham
  • 1 egg

Breading for chicken:

  • 1/2 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Set up your grill for indirect cooking/smoking.
  • Butterfly chicken or make a pouch by inserting a pairing knife about 1/2 inch from one end of the breast and cut lengthwise through the center of the breast stopping 1/2 inch from the other end, making a 1/2-inch deep slit. Insert the tip of the knife and make horizontal cuts on both sides to widen the slit and make a pocket inside the breast.
  • Fold sliced Swiss cheese in half and wrap with ham. Place ham and cheese wrap in side chicken breast.
  • To ensure the breast stays close, use toothpicks to seal the chicken breast sides together.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, salt & pepper - set aside. In a separate small bowl combine egg and water, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  • Dredge the stuffed chicken breast in the flour mixture, brush with egg wash and then coat with panko/cheese mixture.
  • Coat the top of each breast with butter-flavored cooking spray or spray butter.
  • Smoke at 250-275 with fruit wood for about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Keyword Smoked Chicken Cordon Bleu