Three-Cheese Chicken Cordon Bleu

A keto friendly chicken kiev from the Key For Keto recipe book.

I really enjoyed this twist on the traditional Swiss fondue, Ham and Cheese Toastie and Chicken Kiev. The dish was a downright winner in our house, and certainly a step-up from toasties for dinner. The recipe only took about 20 minutes longer which I was more than delighted to cook.

I combined the cheeses, I could not find Appenzeller cheese so I doubled the Emmentaler cheese, with nutmeg and then added the cheese into the chicken breast atop of a piece of ham spread thinly with mustard. Folding the top of the chicken back over, I baked for 35 minutes.

Birds and bees v’s chicken and butterflies

Butterflying a chicken breast is an easy technique that enhances the flavor and reduces cooking time. To butterfly a chicken breast, simply place your hand flat on top of the chicken breast and using a sharp knife, slice into the thickest part of the meat. If you’re careful, you can avoid cutting through to the other side.

Open the chicken breast and lay it flat, then pound with a meat tenderizer to even out the thickness.

What is Swiss cheese?

Gruyere, Emmentaler, and Appenzeller are some of the most well-known and popular cheeses from the Swiss Alps. These varieties of cheese have long been lauded for their rich flavor, meltability, and versatility in recipes. Gruyere is often characterized by its nutty, slightly sweet taste, while Emmentaler has a more mild and savory flavor. Meanwhile, Appenzeller cheese is known for its sharp and intense flavor, which makes it a popular choice for those who prefer bolder tastes. Aside from these distinctive flavors, what really sets these cheeses apart is their texture. All three are renowned for their signature meltability, making them ideal candidates to use in all kinds of recipes that call for melted cheese.

What is Cordon Bleu

Cordon Bleu, or blue ribbon, is a cooking technique that involves wrapping meat or fish in cheese and breading it before frying. The term originated in Switzerland in the 1700s to describe bone-in chicken breasts wrapped in ham and then breaded and fried. Today, cordon bleu can refer to different styles of food preparation, but the breaded and fried version is most common. The traditional cordon bleu dish contains chicken breast, Emmentaler cheese, and Prosciutto.

Cordon Bleu is a popular dish in French, Swiss, and Italian cuisine. At its core, Cordon Bleu is all about taking a basic ingredient – like chicken or fish – and enhancing it by adding layers of flavor and texture.