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Chicken Saltimbocca

Irresistible Chicken Saltimbocca with Crispy Prosciutto Bliss

This Chicken Saltimbocca is a quick, gluten-free Italian-American classic featuring chicken, prosciutto, and sage in a flavorful sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into ¼ inch thick cutlets
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Flavor
  • 8 leaves Fresh sage leaves Always opt for fresh sage
  • 8 slices Prosciutto di Parma Crispy, salty cured meat
For the Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil For sautéing
  • ½ cup Dry white wine For deglazing
  • 1 cup Chicken stock Low-sodium is preferable
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For a glossy finish

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Meat Mallet
  • toothpicks
  • paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create ¼ inch thick cutlets. Pound them gently with a meat mallet and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Lay a slice of prosciutto on each cutlet, followed by fresh sage leaves. Secure sage with toothpicks.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add sage leaves, and fry for about 1 minute. Remove from skillet to drain excess oil.
  4. Increase heat and cook chicken cutlets, prosciutto-side down, for 3-4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken, add white wine to deglaze, simmer for 2 minutes, then add chicken stock and melt in butter.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, remove toothpicks, and garnish with crispy sage before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even thickness of chicken cutlets, season lightly due to prosciutto's saltiness, and crisp sage leaves for optimal flavor.

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