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
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
- Place the ham and cheese on the chicken breast. Roll tightly and make sure edges are sealed properly with toothpicks.
- Dust the chicken with flour, dip in eggs, and cover with breadcrumbs.
- Deep fry until golden brown.
- 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.
- Add the cooked chicken rolls and simmer for 5 minutes.