Monday, March 10, 2014

Saltimbocca Lemony Chicken

Prep / Cook : 35 minutes      Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cutlet - 2 tablespoons sauce )

Saltimbocca means "jump in the mouth"–apt for a fast dish that marries woodsy sage, bright lemon, and salty prosciutto.

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)**

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.
TIP :
Chicken cutlets are lined with fresh sage and wrapped with prosciutto in this quick recipe fit for special occasions. Serve this light and savory dish over a bed of angel hair pasta or polenta to catch all the sauce.
 

12 comments:

  1. oh yummy yum! All the ingredients sound perfect together, sage, lemon, prosciutto, chicken; would definitely make me jump for joy if served with this delicious dish!

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    1. Hi Joyce , all the ingregients blend together quite nicely and yes I know you would enjoy it . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. Se ve absolutamente exquisito su pollo una exquisitez con limòn me encanta,abrazos

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    1. Hi Rosita , I know youu will love this dish . I always add a little more heat to my plate ;-D thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. Oh that is a yummy chicken dish, it definitely 'jumps in a mouth' :)

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    1. Hi Medeja , instead od bread with my chicken , I think I will have one of your oatmeal cookies . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. Oh my gosh! That's a perfect name for the dish! It sounds and looks mighty tasty, and it's nice and light. Love all that lemon flavor!

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    1. Hi Pam , it's a delicious dish and easy , I also like the lemon flavor and sometime a little heat . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. I LOVE chicken recipes!! This looks so good, I would make some if it weren't midnight here :p

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    1. Hi Cathleen , you can make it this weekend , thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Dear Nee, A great combo of ingredients...and a fresh delicious dish. It sure wants to "jump in my mouth." Love anything with lemon, it always makes it very fresh and clean feeling as you are eating anything with lemon. I also like the idea of the sage with the chicken. Very good recipe. Thank you for sharing this one...Blessings on a good rest of the week..Dottie :)

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    1. Hi Dottie , I love taking old recipes and giving them my own twist , yes the lemon makes the flavor come out . Thanks for stopping by :)

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