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Chicken Cordon Bleu
 
 6 - boneless, skinless, chicken breasts  12 - slices "deli" ham
 6 - slices baby swiss cheese  several strands of vermicelli
 ¾ - cup canola oil  2 - cups flour
 1 - Tbl oregano  1 - Tsp black pepper
 1 - Tsp salt  2 - eggs
 1 - salt
 
Place chicken breasts on cutting board and pound with meat tenderizer. Place between the folds of plastic wrap and pound until breasts are approximately ¼ inch thick. Place a layer of ham (2 slices) on the breasts, cover with a slice of swiss cheese. Starting fom the narrow end of the breasts roll the breast into a roll and pin with pieces of vermicelli (as though they were toothpicks).
Mix flour with the tablespoon of oregano and teaspoons of black pepper & salt. Combine dash of black pepper and 2 eggs, beat with a fork. Dredge all chicken breasts in flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture completely covering, roll in flour mixture completely covering the breasts. Place on a clean plate. Cover with plastic and return to refrigerator for aproximately fifteen minutes to a ½ hour (to "set" breading).
In a large skillet, (12 inch), place canola oil over medium high heat (place a piece of parsley in the oil to test the temperature. When it starts to bubble and curl the oil is hot.). Laying the rolled breasts away from you (to avoid splashing oil,) work around the skillet in a circular pattern until all breasts are in the skillet.
Using tongs, turn the breasts every 5-7 minutes as they brown, until all sides are golden brown. Cover the pan and reduce heat. Simmer at medium low heat checking every 8-10 minutes for even browning, turn as needed.
Cook time should be about 20- 25 minutes.

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