CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA MY WAY

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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Herb     Sauté

Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cloves of garlic, sliced thin
15 to 20 large sage leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large chicken breast halves, 10 to 12 ounces each, butterflied
3 ounces of smoked mozzarella, sliced into 4 or 6 thin slices
2 slices of proscuitto or ham
salt and pepper
1/3 cup all purpose flour for dredging
1/2 cup dry white wine
zest of one lemon
lemon wedges for garnish, optional
1 tablespoon chopped chives, optional

Steps:

  • Place the olive oil, sliced garlic, and sage leaves in an oven-proof saute pan that will be large enough to also hold the chicken. On medium high, slowly heat the oil to cook the garlic and sage. (Starting the oil from cold will ensure that the garlic will not brown too much or too quickly.) I usually tilt the pan (carefully!) so all of the oil, garlic, and sage move to one side of the pan to help the garlic cook evenly on both sides. When the garlic is a toasted brown, remove it and the sage, which will have become crispy, to a paper towel and reserve. Turn off the heat. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Open the butterflied chicken and lightly season with salt and pepper. Lay a slice of prosciutto or ham on one side of each butterflied chicken breast and top each with half of the cheese. Add a few leaves of the cooked sage and some slices of the cooked garlic on top of the cheese, reserving some of the garlic and sage for a pan sauce. Fold the chicken breasts closed, keeping the cheese completely inside. Reheat to medium high the sauté pan used to cook the garlic and sage, adding more extra virgin olive oil if needed. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper then dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess. Lay the chicken in the sauté pan and cook on one side for 5 minutes until browned. Turn the chicken over and place in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and place on a plate to rest, covered loosely. Return the sauté pan to medium high and deglaze with the wine. Add the rest of the sage, the garlic, any accumulated chicken juices, and half of the lemon zest to the pan and cook the wine until nearly reduced by half. Return the chicken to the pan for two minutes, coating it in the wine reduction. Remove the chicken and slice on an angle into half inch slices. Arrange on a serving plate, pour over the garlic and wine reduction and garnish with the rest of the lemon zest and the lemon wedges and chives if using.

Amjad Yt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and the sauce was tasty.


offonpoo2Playz
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This dish is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Asad Shah
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious. I've made it for my friends and family, and they all rave about it.


Awat Bokani
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious.


Thembelihle Makhathini
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I've tried many chicken saltimbocca recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is incredibly juicy and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Ese Olu
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This dish is a family favorite. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Subscribe Yt
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.


taekook lover786
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Luna Lux
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Mwaka Emmanuel Tekko
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Azaad Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The chicken was moist and the sauce was tasty.


Mahogany stevens
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This dish is delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Erika Sy
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful. I've made it for my friends and family, and they all rave about it.


blind
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are fantastic. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ARK VOLC
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I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Jen Taylor
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family.