chicken cordon bleu
Ham-cheese stuffed poultry
Chicken cordon bleu is a dish of boneless chicken breast stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese, breaded and fried or baked until golden.
The name borrows from French culinary terminology—cordon bleu historically designated the highest order of French chefs.
The dish itself is a mid-20th-century American adaptation of European schnitzel traditions: The diner's chicken cordon bleu comes with a side of rice pilaf.
Winged insect from caterpillar
- rouladeFilled roll, savory or sweet
- breadedCoated with crumbs
- egg washBeaten coating for pastry
- toothpicksSlender oral cleaning sticks
kitchen twine · panko · breadcrumbs · pounded · rolled · stuffed · secured · dredged
Cooked in hot fat
- oven-bakedCooked in enclosed chamber
- air-friedCooked by hot circulation
- deep-friedCooked submerged in fat
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
crispy · sizzle · crust · crunch · baked · browned · toasted · crackle
Cured pig thigh
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- herbs de provenceFrench dried aromatic mixture
garlic · parmesan · emmental · provolone · serrano · fontina
Rich milk-based topping
- white winePale fermented grape beverage
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
- veloutéStock-based white sauce
mushroom sauce · parsley · reduction · gravy
Elevated culinary artistry
- FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
- classicOf lasting excellence
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- fine diningElegant restaurant experience
presentation · plated · garnished · restaurant · bistro · entrée · impressive · dinner party
butterfly
Winged insect from caterpillar
toothpicks · kitchen twine · panko · breadcrumbs · pounded · rolled · stuffed · secured · dredged · coated
fried
Cooked in hot fat
- oven-bakedCooked in enclosed chamber
- air-friedCooked by hot circulation
- deep-friedCooked submerged in fat
golden · crispy · sizzle · crust · crunch · baked · browned · toasted · crackle · crunchy
ham
Cured pig thigh
- prosciuttoUncooked cured Italian ham
- gruyèreNutty Swiss cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
herbs de provence · garlic · parmesan · emmental · provolone · serrano · fontina
cream sauce
Rich milk-based topping
- white winePale fermented grape beverage
- béchamelMilk-thickened flour sauce
- lemonAcidic yellow citrus
velouté · mushroom sauce · parsley · reduction · gravy
haute cuisine
Elevated culinary artistry
- FrenchOf or from Paris's nation
- classicOf lasting excellence
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
fine dining · presentation · plated · garnished · restaurant · bistro · entrée · impressive · dinner party · upscale
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
tender · succulent · herbed · seasoned · mouthwatering · delectable · indulgent · umami · flavorful · melty
- fancy chicken dishescoq au vin
- breaded foodsschnitzel, cutlet, tonkatsu, katsu, pork schnitzel
- entreessteak, roast beef, prime rib, filet mignon, ribeye
- poultry dishescrispy duck, braised duck, roast duck, duck soup, duck curry
- stuffed chicken
- stuffed meatsstuffed turkey, stuffed duck, stuffed pork chops, stuffed pork loin, roulade
chicken cordon bleuboiled chicken
Poultry simmered in water
chicken nuggets · steamed chicken · rotisserie chicken · canned chicken · roast chicken
chicken cordon bleuhot dog
Sausage served in bun
TV dinner · chicken fingers · microwave meal · spam · fish sticks
chicken cordon bleufried chicken
Battered poultry cooked in oil
chicken fingers · chicken pot pie · chicken fried steak · chicken sandwich · chicken casserole