Ingredients
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 Slices Swiss Cheese (or Provolone, or Monterey Jack)
2 Slices Prosciutto (or Ham, or even Mock Chicken)
4 oz. Breadcrumbs
1 Egg
4 oz. Flour
Pepper
Salt
Paprika (optional)
Drizzle Olive Oil
1 Big Mallet
1 Large Ziplock Bag
1 Firm Surface
Preparation
· Place the chicken breasts one at a time in a large zip lock bag
· Place the bag on a firm surface
· Pound with the mallet on both sides until flattened
· Let the chicken rest in the bag
· Preheat oven to 350 degrees
· Drizzle a little olive oil in the bottom of a casserole dish
· Add pepper, salt and paprika to flour in a bowl
· Add breadcrumbs to a second bowl
· Break the egg into a third bowl and whisk
· Liberally dust both sides of the breast with pepper, salt and paprika
· Lay a slice of prosciutto on the inner side (rough) of the breast
· Lay strips of cheese over the prosciutto
· Roll up the breast, keeping as tight as possible
· Roll the breast roll in the flour, then
· roll in the whisked egg, finally
· Roll in the breadcrumbs, covering completely
· Place the breast, seam side down, in the casserole
· Repeat with the other chicken breast
· Drizzle a little olive oil over the breasts
· Place in the oven for approximately 30 minutes until done
· Let rest and cool for about 10 minutes
Note: I find using a rectangular casserole dish maintains the moisture better than a cookie sheet does.