Chicken Cordon Bleu (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, pounded thin
• 4 slices deli turkey or ham
• 4 slices dairy-free swiss-style cheese
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Lay a slice of ham and a slice of dairy-free cheese on each pounded chicken breast, roll up tightly, and secure with toothpicks.

2. 2

   Chill the rolled chicken in the fridge for 20 minutes — chilling firms up the roll and the filling, which is what keeps the cheese from leaking out during cooking instead of oozing into the pan.

3. 3

   Dredge each roll in rice flour, then egg, then almond flour.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the rolls on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total, until golden.

5. 5

   Transfer to a 375°F oven and bake 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Remove toothpicks before serving.