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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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Description

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.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 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

What does the blue stand for in chicken cordon bleu? ›

Literally translated, “cordon bleu” means blue ribbon—meaning an award for excellence! The term also refers to thin, boneless pieces of chicken; topped with a slice of each of a variety of ham and cheese types. Traditionally, the stacks are rolled up and sauteed in a skillet.

How do you cook already prepared cordon bleu chicken? ›

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 chicken cordon bleu last in the 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.

What is Cordon Bleu sauce made of? ›

Cordon Bleu sauce is made with a butter and garlic base, then flour and milk are added to thicken it. It is then seasoned with Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, and herbs to create a decadent sauce.

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".

Why is Le Cordon Bleu so expensive? ›

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. Graduate with honors and 40K of debt (still paying).

What ethnicity is chicken cordon bleu? ›

History. The origins of cordon bleu as a schnitzel filled with cheese are in Brig, Switzerland, probably about the 1940s, first mentioned in a cookbook from 1949. The earliest reference to "chicken cordon bleu" in The New York Times is dated to 1967, while similar veal recipes are found from at least 1955.

Which country made chicken cordon bleu? ›

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.

Why does my Chicken Cordon Bleu look pink? ›

All that matters is the temperature, not color.

The best thing you can do to gauge the doneness of your chicken, among other things, is to use a good digital thermometer, Goldwyn says.

Can Chicken Cordon Bleu still be pink? ›

The USDA says that as long as all parts of the chicken have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°, it is safe to eat. Color does not indicate doneness. The USDA further explains that even fully cooked poultry can sometimes show a pinkish tinge in the meat and juices.

Does Aldi have Chicken Cordon Bleu? ›

ALDI Kirkwood Cordon Bleu Stuffed Chicken Same-Day Delivery or Pickup | Instacart.

Can I eat 10 day old chicken? ›

Raw chicken lasts in the fridge for 1–2 days, while cooked chicken lasts 3–4 days. To detect if chicken has gone bad, check the “best if used by” date and look for signs of spoilage like changes in smell, texture, and color. Avoid eating spoiled chicken, as it can cause food poisoning — even if you cook it thoroughly.

Can I eat chicken 7 days after cooking? ›

USDA recommends using cooked chicken within three to four days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less).

What does cordon bleu mean literally? ›

Etymology. after earlier cordon bleu "exceptional cook," borrowed from French, literally, "blue ribbon," referring to the blue ribbon or sash worn by the Chevaliers du Saint-Esprit, the highest order of knighthood under the Bourbon kings.

How long to cook store bought Chicken Cordon Bleu? ›

Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit, or between 50 and 60 minutes.

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? ›

Ham and chicken slow-cooked in a creamy sauce and breading until tender and juicy. The result is a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy.

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