Chicken Cordon Bleu Afritada Recipe

Chicken Cordon Bleu prepared with a Filipino-Spanish twist.


Categories Main Dish, Chicken, Del Monte Tomato Sauce
Preparation Time20 min.
Cooking Time1 hr.
Serving Size 6
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Ingredients

    • 500 g chicken, breast fillet, pounded until 1/3-inch thick
    • 1 cup ham, cooked
    • 1 cup melting cheese, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-inch sticks
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 pc egg, beaten
    • 2 cup breadcrumbs
    • 3 cup oil, for deep-frying
    • 2 Tbsp oil
    • 1/2 cup onion, red, chopped
    • 1 tsp garlic, chopped
    • 2 Tbsp patis
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 pouch DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce (250g)
    • 1/2 cup carrot, cut into chunks
    • 1/2 cup potato, cut into chunks
    • 1/3 cup bell pepper, red, cut into chunks

Cooking Tools Needed

    • Casserole
    • Pot
    • Chopping Board

Preparation

  1. Place the ham and cheese on the chicken breast. Roll tightly and make sure edges are sealed properly with toothpicks.
  2. Dust the chicken with flour, dip in eggs, and cover with breadcrumbs.
  3. Deep fry until golden brown. 
  4. For the sauce: Sauté the onion and garlic in oil. Add the patis, water, and DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce; bring to a boil. Add the carrots and potatoes, simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the bell pepper and simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked chicken rolls and simmer for 5 minutes.