Delicious Authentic Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

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.

Finely mince fresh sage.

Slice chicken breasts in half widthwise.

Lay plastic wrap on a cutting board, place a chicken breast on top, and pound to 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.

Season the chicken with sea salt, black pepper, and minced sage.

Press a slice of prosciutto onto each piece of seasoned chicken.

For half of the chicken breasts, press a fresh sage leaf in the center.

In a pan, mix 1 cup of flour with sea salt and black pepper.

Coat the chicken saltimbocca in the flour, patting off excess.

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.

Add the chicken to the pan, prosciutto side down, and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the chicken and cook until done, then set aside on a sheet tray or serving platter.

In the same pan, add minced shallots and garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with white wine, cooking down until almost evaporated.

Add homemade chicken stock and cook for about 3 minutes until thickened.

Finish the sauce with unsalted butter, fresh parsley, and sage, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Plate the chicken and pour the sauce over it.

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