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Chicken Saltimbocca
This recipe for chicken saltimbocca is a lighter, more approachable version that stays true to the Roman classic. Tender chicken cutlets are layered with fresh sage and salty prosciutto, then finished in a silky white wine butter sauce that truly lives up to its name! It’s an impressive dish that comes together quickly but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- pan
- wooden spoon
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Thinly slice the chicken breasts into 8-12 pieces and pound them very thin with the flat side of a meat mallet, about ¼ inch thick.
2
Place one whole sage leaf on each piece of chicken. Lay a slice of prosciutto on top, then place a piece of plastic wrap over top and use the knobby side of a meat mallet to gently press on the prosciutto so it adheres to the chicken.
3
Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off all excess. The flour should be barely visible.
4
Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
butter (unsalted, divided)4 tablespoons
5
Add the chicken, prosciutto side down and cook until the prosciutto firms up and lightly browns, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Flip and cook the second side briefly, about ⏱️ 1 minute more. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
6
Pour off excess fat if needed, leaving just enough to coat the pan. Add the white wine and scrape up the fond with a wooden spoon. Let the wine reduce slightly for about ⏱️ 30 seconds.
7
Add the chicken stock, then simmer until it’s reduced by about half.
8
Return the chicken to the pan just to warm through and coat in the sauce. Then use a pair of tongs to transfer the chicken to a serving platter.
9
Lower the heat, then whisk in the remaining two tablespoons of cold butter until the sauce is emulsified and glossy, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
butter (unsalted, divided)4 tablespoons
10
Pour the sauce over the chicken and garnish with a few fresh or fried sage leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
469 kcal
fat Content
24 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.4 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
258 mg
protein Content
39 g
trans Fat Content
0.5 g
cholesterol Content
141 mg
carbohydrate Content
14 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
12 g
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