This was *AMAZING*! I bought big chicken breasts, cut them in half, then pounded them out thin and even, then seasoned the breasts lightly with poultry seasoning (rather than salt), added the sage and proscuitto and cooked as directed (definitely 2 minutes per side the way I prepared the cutlets). I doubled the sauce recipe and added a cup of white wine, reducing it by half. I served this with pesto orzo and spring peas and this was delightful. I cook Sunday family dinner for 5+ people every Sunday, and everyone loved this, most going back for seconds. The sauce was lemony and light and a nice accompaniment to the tanginess of the pesto and the freshness of the peas. I will DEFINITELY be adding this to my regular rotation for dinner!
Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca
Saltimbocca means "jump in the mouth"–apt for a fast dish that marries woodsy sage, bright lemon, and salty prosciutto.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 cutlet and 2 tablespoons sauce)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
11 Minutes
Total:
19 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 202
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated fat: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.3g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.9g
- Protein: 30.5g
- Carbohydrate: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
- Iron: 1.1mg
- Sodium: 560mg
- Calcium: 18mg
Ingredients
- 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 2 ounces very thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 8 thin strips
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Preparation
- 1. Sprinkle the chicken evenly with salt. Place 3 sage leaves on each cutlet; wrap 2 prosciutto slices around each cutlet, securing sage leaves in place.
- 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add chicken to pan; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
- 3. Combine broth, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture and the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil to pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly with a whisk. Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Note:
This recipe originally ran in Cooking Light January, 2011 and was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.
Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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