Chicken Saltimbocca With Lemon Sauce Recipes

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA

Steps:

• Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to flatten a bit. Salt and pepper each piece on both sides and place on a platter. Sprinkle with chopped sage, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using) and olive oil. Massage in the seasoning to distribute, cover and marinate at room temperature for one hour, or refrigerate for up to several hours.
• Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil looks wavy, add the sage leaves and let them crisp for about 30 seconds. Remove and drain.
• Brown the chicken breasts in the oil for about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking dish large enough to fit them in one layer.
• Top each piece with 2 sage leaves, a slice of prosciutto and a slice of fontina. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with remaining sage leaves.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on work surface.
• Using mallet, pound chicken to 1/3-inch thickness.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Place 2 sage leaves atop each chicken breast half.
• Top each chicken breast with 2 prosciutto slices, pressing to adhere.
• Spread 1/2 cup flour on plate.
• Turn chicken in flour to lightly coat both sides.
• Melt butter with oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, prosciutto side down; cook 4 minutes.
• Turn chicken over and cook just until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to platter and cover to keep warm; reserve skillet.
• Whisk wine with remaining 2 teaspoons flour in small bowl.
• Add broth and lemon juice to same skillet; bring to boil.
• Add wine mixture; whisk until sauce thickens slightly, about 30 seconds.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon sauce over chicken.