Sufra Dayma:

Chicken Cordon Bleu

By Moushira Abdel-Malek

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Ingredients:

8 Chicken breast fillets (thinly pound)
4 Small slices smoked cold cuts
4 Slices Swiss cheese
Plain flour
1 Egg lightly beaten
3 tbsp. milk
Bread crumbs
Salt + pepper + oregano
Butter + oil (for frying)

Method:

Place a slice of cold cuts on each of 4 fillets. Top with cheese, then remaining fillets. Press edges firmly together. Combine egg, milk and season with spices. Carefully coat fillets with flour. Shake away excess. Dip into egg and milk mixture, then coat well with bread crumbs, pressing on firmly. Heat butter and oil in pan. Add chicken until browned on one side, then gently turn to brown other side. Drain on absorbent paper towels. Serve with sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes.