Leonard's Chicken

When we lived in Perth, there was this fabulous meat market that specialized in chicken and turkey - Leonard's. Chris and the kiddos especially loved their stuffed chicken breasts. Once we were back in Houston, I got constant requests for "Leonard's chicken" for dinner...so, I tinkered and created my own version. You can easily switch out what you stuff the breasts with-I have used feta, kalamata olives and spinach....sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella and prosciutto...the combinations are endless!

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 slices deli ham (I use Boars head black forest)
6 slices deli Swiss cheese
3 cups good quality bread crumbs ( I use half progresso seasoned crumbs & half Kikkoman Panko crumbs)
4 eggs, lightly beaten with 2 tbsp water
flour
season salt
fresh pepper
garlic powder
olive oil

Preheat oven to 375. Using a sharp knife, make a large pocket in each chicken breast. Roll one slice of ham and cheese and stuff each breast with one roll (you may have to cut ham/cheese roll in half to make it fit). Season chicken with season salt, pepper & garlic powder. In a baking dish combine 3 cups flour with 1 tsp season salt, 1/2 tsp pepper & 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Stir to combine. In a separate baking dish place bread crumbs. Roll chicken breasts in flour, dip in egg wash and then roll in bread crumbs. Set aside on large plate.
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Brown chicken on all sides until golden. Place chicken on rimmed baking sheet and bake until juices run clear- 30 to 40 minutes depending on size of chicken breasts. When done, remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!