EASY Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe by Pasquale Sciarappa

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Pound the chicken breasts until they are even.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.

Lay a slice of prosciutto on each chicken breast.

Place sage leaves on top of the prosciutto on each chicken breast.

Secure the prosciutto and sage to the chicken with toothpicks.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet until sizzling.

Add the sage leaves to the skillet.

Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm.

Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.

Simmer the wine until it evaporates, about 5-10 minutes.

Return the chicken to the skillet to warm it up with the sauce.

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