Chicken Cordon Bleu Afritada

Preparation Time

20 mins.

Cooking Time

1 hr.

Serving Size

6

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken, breast fillet, pounded until 1/3-inch thick
• 1 cup ham, cooked
• 1 cup melting cheese, 1/4 x 1/4 x 2-inch sticks
• 1 cup flour, all-purpose
• 2 pc egg, beaten
• 2 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 cup oil, for deep-frying

FOR THE SAUCE

• 2 Tbsp oil, for sautéing
• 1/2 cup onion, red, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp patis
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pouch DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce (250g)
• 1/2 cup carrot, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup potato, cut into chunks
• 1/3 cup bell pepper, red, cut into chunks

Preparation

1. Place the ham and cheese in the chicken breast. Roll tightly and make sure edges are sealed properly with toothpicks.
2. Dust the chicken with flour, dip in eggs and cover with breadcrumbs.
3. Deep fry until golden brown.
4. For the sauce: Sauté the onion and garlic in oil. Add the patis, water, and DEL MONTE Original Style Tomato Sauce; bring to a boil. Add the carrots and potatoes, simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the bell pepper and simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Add the cooked chicken rolls and simmer for 5 minutes.

Cooking Skills Needed

• Deep Frying
• Pounding
• Mixing
• Sautéing

Cooking Tools Needed

• Casserole