Best 9 Chicken Sambuca Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to Italy with our delectable Chicken Sambuca recipe, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of white wine, sweet Sambuca liqueur, garlic, and aromatic herbs, then pan-seared to perfection. Alongside the main course, we present two equally delightful recipes: a creamy Sambuca sauce made with butter, heavy cream, and a hint of Sambuca, perfect for drizzling over the chicken; and a vibrant and refreshing arugula salad tossed with a zesty lemon-Sambuca vinaigrette. These recipes come together effortlessly, offering a complete and satisfying meal that showcases the versatility of Sambuca, an anise-flavored liqueur that adds a distinctive touch to each dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Make and share this The Best Chicken Saltimbocca recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissTiff16

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (lightly pounded to an even thickness)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried sage
4 sage leaves, for garnish (optional)
2 slices prosciutto, large slices not paper-thin trimmed to fit chicken breasts
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and trimmed to fit chicken breasts
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio-Sauvignon Blanc

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spread the flour on a plate and dredge each breast, coating evenly and shaking off the excess. Set aside.
  • In a large fry pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbs. of the butter with the olive oil until very hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook until the undersides are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over and continue to cook until they feel firm when pressed in the centers, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • Reduce the heat to very low. Sprinkle the breasts evenly with the chopped or dried sage. Top each breast with a piece of prosciutto, then divide the cheese slices evenly among the breasts. Cover the pan tightly and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil, being careful not to allow the foil to touch the cheese.
  • Increase the heat to high. When the pan is sizzling, add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits stuck on the pan bottom. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1 Tbs. butter.
  • Spoon an equal amount of the sauce over each breast, then garnish with a sage leaf. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 146.6, Sodium 378.7, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 43.6

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Saltimbocca's name means to "jump in the mouth" with flavor. It is a restaurant dish, but at home on a weeknight, a chicken breast version makes a very tasty facsimile. Pound the chicken and marinate it in a mixture of chopped sage, garlic and olive oil, then brown it quickly before it goes under the broiler with cheese and a slice of prosciutto. Fried sage leaves make a savory garnish. There's no sauce. Wilted spinach is the best accompaniment by far. Actually, it fits right in with the current nostalgic trend toward retro Italian-American cooking.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4-ounce pieces
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped sage, plus 24 large sage leaves
2 garlic cloves smashed to a paste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Olive oil
6 thin slices prosciutto
6 slices fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to flatten a bit. Salt and pepper each piece on both sides and place on a platter. Sprinkle with chopped sage, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using) and olive oil. Massage in the seasoning to distribute, cover and marinate at room temperature for one hour, or refrigerate for up to several hours.
  • Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil looks wavy, add the sage leaves and let them crisp for about 30 seconds. Remove and drain.
  • Brown the chicken breasts in the oil for about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking dish large enough to fit them in one layer.
  • Top each piece with 2 sage leaves, a slice of prosciutto and a slice of fontina. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with remaining sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN SAMBAL



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups basmati rice (or any long-grain white rice)
1 cup chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup ponzu sauce or soy sauce
1/4 cup sambal (Asian chili sauce)
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), halved crosswise
1 pound bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 large thighs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
3 tablespoons minced garlic (3 to 4 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced lemongrass (1 stalk)
1 tablespoon grated galangal (a 1-inch piece) or ginger
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Lime wedges, chopped scallions and cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the basmati rice: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until well coated, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
  • For the chicken sambal: Whisk together the ponzu, sambal, brown sugar and fish sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts and thighs liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. In two batches, add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 6 minutes; flip and sear on the reverse side, another 2 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the onions, garlic, lemongrass and galangal. Saute until the onions have softened and the garlic, lemongrass and galangal are lightly toasted, 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and the sambal mixture; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pot, skin-side up, and simmer for 20 minutes to finish cooking through.
  • Serve over the rice, garnished with lime wedges, scallions and cilantro.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 medium chicken cutlets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 paper-thin slices prosciutto
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. The roux should have a wet sand consistency. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and whisk constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Season both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Lay a slice of prosciutto on each piece of chicken, spread with some ricotta and top with some spinach. Roll up each cutlet and secure with a toothpick.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add the chicken broth mixture to the skillet and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, remove the toothpicks and spoon over the pan sauce.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH LEMON SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Citrus     Herb     Father's Day     Dinner     Lemon     Prosciutto     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
8 large fresh sage leaves
8 thin prosciutto slices (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Carrot orzo

Steps:

  • Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on work surface. Using mallet, pound chicken to 1/3-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place 2 sage leaves atop each chicken breast half. Top each chicken breast with 2 prosciutto slices, pressing to adhere. Spread 1/2 cup flour on plate. Turn chicken in flour to lightly coat both sides.
  • Melt butter with oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, prosciutto side down; cook 4 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook just until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to platter and cover to keep warm; reserve skillet.
  • Whisk wine with remaining 2 teaspoons flour in small bowl. Add broth and lemon juice to same skillet; bring to boil. Add wine mixture; whisk until sauce thickens slightly, about 30 seconds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve with carrot orzo.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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This is an original Italian recipe.

Provided by CHIARA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 slices thinly sliced prosciutto
⅓ cup butter
1 cup white wine
4 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Place 1 ham slice over each chicken breast and fasten with toothpicks. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat and fry chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, or until almost cooked through (juices run clear).
  • Pour wine over chicken and allow to evaporate; place 1 cheese slice over each chicken breast and cover skillet. Cook until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 701.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHICKEN IN CHEESY SAMBUCA SAUCE



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This is the chicken version of one of my other recipes. Very quick to prepare and cook, this makes a super dish for parties, or, when you need to impress those who might doubt your ability.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Poultry

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 chicken breasts
1 head fennel, sliced
4 tablespoons sambuca romana, spirit
5 fluid ounces single cream
6 ounces cheese, rind removed and cut into small dice (Brie)
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken till done.
  • Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Fry the sliced fennel till just soft, 3 minutes set aside.
  • De glaze the pan with the Sambuca, add the cream.
  • Add the cheese and stir till it has melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  • Replace the chicken and fennel, heat through.
  • The sauce may be adjusted by adding more cream or Sambuca to your liking.
  • Serve with sauteed potatoes and a green vegetable.
  • Wonderful.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.8, Fat 44.7, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 144.8, Sodium 547.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.1, Protein 40.3

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (3-ounce) chicken cutlets, pounded to evenly flatten
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 paper-thin slices prosciutto
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 (14-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the chicken cutlets flat on the work surface. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Lay 1 slice of prosciutto atop each chicken cutlet.
  • Squeeze the frozen spinach to remove the excess water. Season the spinach with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, toss the spinach with 1 tablespoon of oil to coat.
  • Arrange an even, thin layer of spinach atop the prosciutto slices. Sprinkle the Parmesan evenly over each. Beginning at the short tapered end, roll up each chicken cutlet as for a jellyroll. Secure with a toothpick.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook just until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice, and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter. Simmer the cooking liquid over high heat until it is reduced to about 2/3 cup, about 5 minutes. Season the cooking liquid with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove toothpicks from the chicken. Drizzle the reduced cooking liquid over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 700 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 1 grams

BAKED CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli boiled ham
1 jar Bertolli® Vineyard Premium Collections Marinara with Burgundy Wine Sauce
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400degrees.
  • Dip chicken in egg, then bread crumbs, coating well. Arrange chicken in 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Top chicken with prosciutto, then 1-1/2 cups pasta sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve over hot spaghetti tossed with remaining heated sauce. Sprinkle, if desired, with parmesan cheese shavings.

Tips:

  • Ensure the skillet used for searing the chicken is large enough to accommodate the chicken pieces comfortably without overcrowding.
  • Sear the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. This will help achieve an even sear and prevent steaming.
  • Use a combination of olive oil and butter for searing. The olive oil provides a high smoke point, while the butter adds flavor.
  • Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. This will create a flavorful crust and help lock in the juices.
  • After searing, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. Do not wash the skillet, as the browned bits will add flavor to the sauce.
  • Deglaze the skillet with Sambuca. This will help dissolve the browned bits and create a flavorful sauce.
  • Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and thyme to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Serve the chicken immediately, garnished with fresh thyme and lemon zest.

Conclusion:

This Sambuca Chicken recipe is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of Sambuca, chicken, and creamy sauce creates a flavorful and memorable meal. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your guests. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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