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Chicken Saltimbocca

Savory Chicken Saltimbocca: A Quick & Flavorful Italian Classic

Enjoy a delightful Chicken Saltimbocca, an Italian-American classic with savory prosciutto and sage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless, boneless
For the Flavor
  • 4 slices Prosciutto Opt for Prosciutto di Parma
  • 8 leaves Sage Leaves fresh
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra-virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Butter optional
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 cup White Wine dry
  • 0.75 cup Chicken Stock low-sodium
  • 1 pinch Flour optional
Final Touch
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Meat Mallet
  • Cutting board
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thin cutlets and pound them to about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Lay a slice of prosciutto on each cutlet, add a sage leaf, and secure with a toothpick.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and fry sage leaves until crisp, about 1-2 minutes, then set aside.
  4. Cook chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until crispy, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine, add chicken stock, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in butter, and if desired, add flour to thicken the sauce for about a minute.
  7. Remove toothpicks from chicken, drizzle sauce over cutlets, and garnish with fried sage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Use fresh sage for the best flavor. Watch cooking times closely to avoid overcooking.

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