Recipe: Marjorie Barretto whips up a solid Chicken Cordon Bleu

MANILA, Philippines — What do celebrities such as Marjorie Barretto cook for the family at home when they find extra time on their hands? Why, classic family recipes, of course! For Marjorie, classic family recipes mean comfort dishes such as Chicken Cordon Bleu and Shrimp Fried Rice. 

She shared these two recipes when Fly Ace Corporation, the exclusive distributor of Doña Elena Olive Oil, tapped her and fellow celebrity and now Representative of the 4th district of Leyte Richard Gomez to share their family-favorite recipes using different variants of Doña Elena Olive Oil.

She shared the recipe for her Chicken Cordon Bleu. More than the amounts of ingredients needed, which should be left to the preference of individual home cooks, Marjorie shared the techniques that makes the recipe work. 

Marjorie’s version of Chicken Cordon Bleu stands out with its tender chicken breasts, wrapped around a savory combination of ham and cheese, all coated in a golden breadcrumb crust. This classic dish is elevated by the use of Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil, which is not only ideal for frying but also adds a subtle richness to the chicken. This variant of olive oil likewise brings with it a host of health benefits, including a high content of antioxidants and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

Ingredients:

Salt

Garlic powder

White pepper

Paprika

Chicken breast fillet

Sweet ham

Sliced cheese

Flour

Butter

Evaporated milk

All-purpose cream

Eggs, beaten

Bread crumbs

Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil

Procedure:

1. For the marinade, combine salt, garlic powder, pepper and paprika in a bowl.

2. Coat one piece of chicken breast with marinade, then put a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on top. Roll thinly. Set aside in the freezer for 30 minutes.

3. To make the sauce, put in the pan 2 tbsps. flour, add in butter, evaporated milk and all-purpose cream. Then add in the remaining marinade, add cheese, and wait until the mixture boils. Transfer to a bowl.

4. In another pan, heat Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil for frying.

5. Roll chicken cordon bleu in flour, dip completely in egg wash, and coat with bread crumbs.

6. Fry all chicken rolls until golden brown.

7. Once cooked, remove chicken rolls