4 double chicken
breasts (about 7-ounces each), skinless and boneless
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 thin slices deli ham
16 thin slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 eggs
2 teaspoons water
Preheat oven to
350 degrees F. Lay the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using
the flat side of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken to 1/4-inch
thickness. Take care not to pound too hard because the meat may tear
or create holes. Lay 2 slices of cheese on each breast, followed by
2 slices of ham, and 2 more of cheese; leaving a 1/2-inch margin on
all sides to help seal the roll. Tuck in the sides of the breast and
roll up tight like a jellyroll. Squeeze the log gently to seal.
Season the flour
with salt and pepper; spread out on waxed paper or in a flat dish.
Mix the breadcrumbs with thyme, kosher salt, pepper, and oil. The
oil will help the crust brown. Beat together the eggs and water, the
mixture should be fluid. Lightly dust the chicken with flour, then
dip in the egg mixture. Gently coat in the bread crumbs. Carefully
transfer the roulades to a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes until
browned and cooked through. Cut into pinwheels before serving.