How to Make Teriyaki Chicken Cordon Bleu - A Step-by-Step Guide

Teriyaki Chicken Cordon Bleu is a delicious twist on the classic French dish. This recipe combines the flavors of teriyaki sauce, tender chicken, savory ham, and gooey melted cheese to create a mouthwatering meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Traditionally, Chicken Cordon Bleu is made by wrapping thin slices of ham and Swiss cheese inside a chicken breast, which is then breaded and baked or fried. In this version, we add a Japanese twist by marinating the chicken in...

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Ingredients

  • 4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato-based chili sauce
  • 4 servings butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 4 slices deli ham
  • 4 (1 ounce) pieces low-fat string cheese
  • 4 toothpicks
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 18 hrs
  • Total Time: 18 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the chicken thighs between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Whisk together the teriyaki sauce and chili sauce in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 18 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter-flavored cooking spray.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Lay each chicken thigh flat, then layer a slice of ham on each thigh followed by the string cheese. Roll up each chicken thigh around the string cheese and ham, and secure each roll with a toothpick.. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Spray each bundle with the butter-flavored cooking spray. Pour panko flakes onto a dish, then roll the bundles into the crumbs and place on prepared baking dish. Lightly spray the bundles once more.
  • Bake the chicken bundles until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    501 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 126mg
    • Sodium: 3288mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 184mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 451mg