Tasty Tuesday: Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons fig jam
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (about 3 ounces)
• 8 thin slices black forest ham
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 cups baby greens

Directions

Mix the jam, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Lay out a long piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Place the chicken on the plastic and brush half of the jam mixture evenly on top of each breast. Mound a quarter of the cheese on each piece of chicken, then wrap 2 slices of ham around each breast to cover the cheese. Place another piece of plastic over the chicken and gently pound with a mallet or heavy skillet until about 1/4 inch thick.

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until cooked through but still moist, 3 to 4 more minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, mustard, vinegar and the remaining jam mixture in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a smooth dressing.

Place each piece of chicken on a plate and drizzle with dressing. Toss the greens with the remaining dressing; serve with the chicken.

Per serving: Calories 500; Fat 26 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 124 mg;

Sodium 486 mg; Carbohydrate 22 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 46 g

Here's The Link To The Recipe: Inside-Out Chicken Cordon Bleu

Thanks For The Food Network Channel For This Delightful 30-Minute Or Less Quick Meal. This Looks So Good. I've Never Had "Chicken Cordon Bleu" Before And Most Def I'm Going To Try This Meal. My Stomach Is Literally Growling For It Right Now! :-D