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Grilled Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken breasts are butterflied and marinated in a mixture of Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried thyme. Chicken is cooked over hot coals, topped with ham slices and Swiss cheese and grilled until the cheese melts.

Ingredients -

4 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme
4 Large Thin Slices Baked Ham
4 Thin Slices Swiss Cheese

Preparation:

1. Butterfly each chicken breast by halving it horizontally.

2. Leave one side attached, so that it opens into a large thin cutlet.

3. Whisk together the mustard, oil, lemon vinegar and thyme.

4. On a plate coat the chicken with the marinade, stacking the breasts as they are coated.

5. Cover the chicken and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 3 hours.

6. Discard the marinade and grill the opened chicken breasts over hot coals for 5 minutes.

7. Turn and top each with a slice of ham and Swiss.

8. Cook another 5 minutes.

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Choosing Chicken

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Dried Mushrooms

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