Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe
Ingredients
- Cut sage leaves
- Fry sage in oil to infuse oil and make a unique edible garnish
- Use thinly sliced prosciutto
- Pound the chicken with the sage and prosciutto
- to mingle the flavors
- Dredge chicken in flour and fry in infused oil
- Don't forget the other side!
- Make a quick pan sauce with shallots, wine and butter
- Chicken Saltimbocca
- Serves two, includes directions for optional sauce
- Ingredients:
- 10-12 large fresh sage leaves
- 2 thin slices prosciutto
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
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