Chicken Cordon Bleu « Gourmet Safari

Ingredients

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices Gruyere (French cheese) or Swiss or Provolone cheese
• 4 slices Black Forest ham
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs (or Panko bread crumbs)
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter + 2 tablespoons (salted or unsalted, your call)
• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• toothpicks