How To Make Chicken Cordon Bleu

Quark mixed with herbs and garlic makes a good low fat alternative to Emmental or other hard cheeses.

1. Step 1:

   Remove the skin from the chicken, rinse and dry the meat thoroughly and trim any little fatty bits. (If the fillets are

2. Step 2:

   Open out the chicken pieces and put in the ham.

3. Step 3:

   Mix about ¾ of the tub of Quark with garlic salt and herbs (according to taste) then roughly spread the cheese over the ham and fold the chicken making sure the fillings are tucked neatly inside.

4. Step 4:

   Spread the breadcrumbs out on a large plate or tray. Put a couple of tablespoons of flour on another plate and mix the beaten egg with a big splash of milk in a fairly large, shallow bowl.

5. Step 5:

   Warm about an inch (2 cm) of oil in a large pan and preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6 (200°C) while you dust the chicken pieces

6. Step 6:

   As soon as the oil is hot enough – i.e. a small piece of bread turns brown in about half a minute – put the chicken fillets in the pan two at a time and fry for a few minutes until crisp and golden, turning once.

7. Step 7:

   Finish cooking the chicken in the oven for about 15 minutes, depending on size, and serve with fried potatoes, or rice and salad.