Panko Chicken Cordon Bleu - JFC International

Ingredients

• 2 large thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds)
• ¾ tsp salt, divided
• ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 4 thin slices black forest ham
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Gruyère, Emmenthal, or Swiss cheese
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Dynasty Japanese Style Panko Breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• ¼ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp minced shallots
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups chicken stock
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme